Study reveals Türkiye's Istanbul, Ankara were more central than Rome in ancient road network

Anadolu Agency6 November 2026, 17:43 UTCTurkey

International study examining Roman Empire's vast 299,000-km road network finds Istanbul, Ankara occupied more central positions than Rome in overland transportation

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