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In 2005, a programmer spotted strange rectangles on Google Earth; ceramic shards proved they marked a buried Roman villa in Italy

A programmer found a Roman villa by examining satellite maps of his hometown. He noticed unusual patterns which led to a significant archaeological discovery. This find highlights how everyday technology can aid historical research. Ancient river beds and buried structures create visible crop marks from above. The discovery demonstrates the...
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