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New Digital Atlas Maps 186,000 Miles of Roman Roads

11/8/2025

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  • An international research team launched Itiner-e, a digital atlas of the Roman road network totaling nearly 186,000 miles.
  • The project plans to include maritime routes and study how roads developed over time.
  • Coauthor Tom Brughmans notes the dataset's significance for ancient transport infrastructure, with only 2.7% of roads having precise locations and findings published in Scientific Data.