Declassified Cold War Satellite Photos Reveal Hundreds of Roman-Era Forts | Smart News
Once thought to be defensive military bases, the forts may have supported peaceful trade and travel
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Once thought to be defensive military bases, the forts may have supported peaceful trade and travel
The examination of declassified photos obtained from Cold War-era spy satellites has revealed a hidden trove of Roman forts scattered across the deserts of Syria and Iraq.
A study of Cold War spy satellite images reveals 396 forgotten Roman forts and offers a fresh perspective to our view of ancient borders.