“Hidden for Millennia: Scientists Unveil Secrets of a Lost Roman City with Revolutionary Laser Technology!”
What happens when a vibrant Roman city is left to the whims of time, buried beneath layers of earth and history? The tale of Falerii Novi, which vanished from modern memory in 700 A.D. and lay dormant, brings to mind an ancient version of that classic joke—”it’s like they just checked out and never left a forwarding address!” But fret not, dear reader, for thanks to groundbreaking advancements in ground-penetrating radar technology, archaeologists are peeling back the layers of this buried past. They’ve effectively rediscovered a thriving hub filled with theaters, shops, and unknown monuments that once buzzed with life. Join me as we explore how the meticulous mapping of Falerii Novi could revolutionize our understanding of Roman urban life… and possibly reveal what future civilizations might find when they dig into our own not-so-deep histories. This isn’t just ancient history—it’s a treasure map leading us to answers about how locals interacted with the immense power of Rome. If only those ancient citizens had left us a note! LEARN MORE
The city of Falerii Novi was abandoned in 700 A.D. and has been buried ever since.
Verdonck et al., 2020/AntiquityFalerii Novi was populated by around 3,000 people and contained a theater, shops, and monuments.
For the first time in history, archaeologists have mapped an entire ancient Roman city using ground-penetrating radar. According to The Guardian, the buried town of Falerii Novi contained a bathhouse, theater, several temples and shops, and a large monument of a kind experts have never seen before.
Once a proud, 75-acre outpost 31 miles north of Rome, Falerii Novi was built and occupied in 241 B.C. and abandoned in 700 A.D. Though it’s been thoroughly buried over the course of time, new technology has allowed experts to see through layers of ground and map the town in detail without digging.
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