Geophysical investigation on the presumed Appian way

Geophysical surveys have successfully identified remnants of the ancient Appian Way, Rome's first highway built in 312 BC, in southern Puglia. The study employed a comparative approach using gradiometric and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) measurements to highlight the route of this historic road, which once stretched 644 km from Rome to Brindisi. The findings provide valuable insights into the preservation and detection of archaeological structures, contributing to our understanding of one of Europe's earliest and most significant transportation networks.

De Giorgi, L., Barbolla, D. F., Ferrari, I., Giuri, F., Miccoli, I., Scardozzi, G., Torre, C., & Leucci, G. (2023). Geophysical investigation on the presumed Appian way. Proceedings of the 2022 IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 1013–1018. https://doi.org/10.21014/tc4-arc-2023.188