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Study quantifies Roman road network, finds Constantinople more central than Rome

Brughmans explains findings on Rome's centrality and road durability

1 Sep 15 11:03 AM · 8d ago · 4 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

Coverage detailed the study's conclusions: Constantinople fit the 'all roads lead to Rome' maxim better than Rome, provincial capitals like Ankara, London and Corinth were exceptionally well placed within their provinces, and Roman road density correlates with modern highway routes in many regions.

Brughmans explains findings on Rome's centrality and road durability
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“All roads lead to Rome? Not really. Rome is centrally located for Mediterranean shipping, but not particularly central in the Roman road system.”

Tom Brughmans

Tom Brughmans Classical archaeologist, Aarhus UniversityAugustus First Roman emperorConstantine Roman emperor

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