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Istanbul, Ankara outranked Rome in ancient road network: Study

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Daily Sabah – Türkiye
“Istanbul, Ankara outranked Rome in ancient road network: Study”

Istanbul and Ankara emerged as more strategically connected hubs than Rome in parts of the Roman Empire's extensive road system, a new international study has found, shedding light...

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