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Archaeologists map 185,896 miles of Roman roads, reveal gaps in historical understanding

A comprehensive study finds that the largest-ever catalog of Roman roads still represents only a fraction of the ancient network.

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  • Archaeologists created the largest-ever map of Roman roads, documenting 185,896 miles of ancient routes.
  • The study reveals that fundamental historical assumptions about the road network are likely incorrect.
  • The completed map represents only a partial view of the total Roman road system—much remains unmapped.

“Scientists Studied 185,896 Miles of Roman Roads—and That's Still the 'Tip of the Iceberg'”

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    Researchers characterize map as 'tip of the iceberg' of actual road network

    Despite documenting nearly 186,000 miles of roads, archaeologists acknowledge that their map represents only a partial view of the complete Roman road system that once existed, with substantial portions still unmapped or undocumented.

    “After developing the biggest-ever map of Roman roads, a team of archaeologists has found that some of our most basic assumptions about them may be way off.”
    — Gayoung Lee, Gizmodo writer · source
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    Study finds historical assumptions about Roman roads may be incorrect

    The research team discovered that some of the field's most basic assumptions about Roman roads appear to be fundamentally wrong, suggesting that conventional understanding of the road system requires revision.

    1. 1 outlet Scientists Studied 185,896 Miles of Roman Roads—and That’s Still the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

      first by Gizmodo, 8d ago

  4. background

    Archaeologists release largest-ever map of Roman roads — Scientists completed a comprehensive study mapping 185,896 miles of Roman roads, the most extensive catalog created to date. The research was published in Nature Communications and represents a significant advancement in understanding the ancient road network.