Roman urban landscape

A comprehensive analysis of Roman urban landscapes across Caput Adriae, Noricum, and Pannoniae reveals the intricate development and integration of towns and settlements into broader imperial networks. The study, featuring contributions from 54 authors across eight countries, highlights how systematic geophysical surveys, combined with aerial photography, LiDAR imaging, surface surveys, and archaeological excavations, have uncovered extensive data on ancient urban structures—particularly in unbuilt areas. In densely developed regions, meticulous mapping of archaeological evidence has yielded rich insights over decades. The research underscores the significance of these settlements as a nexus between the eastern and western Roman Empire, bridging Mediterranean, Alpine, and Continental worlds, offering new perspectives on imperial urbanization.

Donev, D., Rubinich, M., Tiussi, C., Ventura, P., Basso, P., Bonetto, J., Cottica, D., Dilaria, S., Fontana, F., Ghiotto, A. R., Braini, M., Degrassi, V., Žerjal, T., Masaryk, R., Mitrova, D., Plestenjak, A., Vojaković, P., Bekljanov Zidanšek, I., Draksler, M., et al. (2024). Roman urban landscape. https://doi.org/10.3986/9789610508281