New analysis questions if everything leads to Rome
A recent study has revealed that the road network in the Roman Empire was not entirely centered on Rome as commonly believed. Instead, it primarily extended towards other cities such as Byzantine (modern-day Istanbul). The analyses indicated that the most central route runs through North Africa and present-day Turkey, rather than through Rome. Additionally, many Roman roads are not as straight as assumed; some continue to influence modern roads, such as the Via Augusta. The study also showed that the myth that "all roads lead to Rome" overlooks the fact that the city was more of a maritime hub than a land-based one. Moreover, the road network functioned more as an administrative tool rather than an exact geographical system, with numerous non-Roman roads bearing ancient names and connections.
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