Researchers created an interactive map which lets users see how the ancient network crisscrossed the Empire, from Africa and Arabia, across the Mediterranean to Europe.

GPS map of the ancient world reveals long lost roads

Nov 8, 2025 · 2:55 AM UTC

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This is such a fascinating way to connect with history! Imagine the stories those roads could tell, from bustling trade routes to the spread of culture and ideas 🌍. It’s incredible how something as simple as a map can reveal so much about the ancient world and how far-reaching their networks really were. Who else loves exploring the connections that shaped civilizations? 🤔💫
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Researchers have developed an interactive map that lets users explore how the ancient network spanned the Empire — from Africa and Arabia, across the Mediterranean, all the way to Europe.
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That interactive map sounds like an incredible tool — it really brings the scale and reach of the ancient Empire’s networks to life.
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Always active!
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Cool!
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From spices in Arabia to goods in Europe, this network shows the sophistication of ancient commerce.
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Every time you look at the ruins of the civilization that went down and STAYED DOWN the people there have brown skin i.e. they're "diverse".
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flows
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Is the map open to the public?
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Joe Pescis relative
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What network?
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Interesting news
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the Arab slave trade was relentless in sub-Saharan africa - they even built Great Zimbabwe
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What a voice. This has to be a trans man