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Archaeologists discovered a massive, ancient city buried 30 miles outside Rome using groundbreaking radar technology!Archaeologists have fully mapped Falerii Novi, an ancient Roman city last inhabited around 1,300 years ago. Situated 30 miles outside Rome, the site revealed intricate structures such as an elaborate bathhouse, temples, and a massive public monument unlike anything previously seen in Roman archaeology. The findings, published in Antiquity, shed light on daily life in a smaller Roman town, where residents enjoyed activities like shopping, theater, and exercise.Falerii Novi, built in 241 B.C. and abandoned by A.D. 700, spanned about 75 acres—half the size of Pompeii. The city’s aqueduct, unusually routed beneath its streets, and its temples positioned at the outskirts suggest unique urban planning. Radar scans captured over 28 billion data points, allowing researchers to produce a comprehensive 3D map of the town’s layout. The discovery demonstrates how non-invasive technology is revolutionizing archaeology, providing unprecedented insights into ancient urban life without disturbing the ground.Image: Antiquity Publications Ltd/L. Verdonck