Researchers Reveal Expanded Roman Roads Network

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A new digital map shows Roman roads were much longer than first thought. This map updates an older study from twenty-five years ago.

New technology helped scientists find many more ancient roads. They used old records and pictures from satellites and planes.

Researchers looked for small clues in the ground and plants. They found traces of old roads like raised mounds or cut hillsides.

Earlier maps showed about 117,000 miles of Roman roads. The new map shows nearly 186,000 miles of roads total.

This new map helps us understand Roman history much better. It shows how people, soldiers, and ideas moved across the land.

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What does the new digital map show about Roman roads?

The new digital map shows that Roman roads were much longer than first thought.

How did scientists find more ancient roads?

Scientists used new technology, old records, and pictures from satellites and planes.

How many miles of Roman roads did the new map show?

The new map shows nearly 186,000 miles of Roman roads.

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