Researchers have potentially uncovered the Marius Canal, one of the oldest Roman hydraulic infrastructures built outside of Italy, according to a study published in the journal Archaeological Science: Reports. The canal, thought to have been constructed between 104 and 102 BCE, was ordered by Roman general Gaius Marius to improve supply routes for his troops. Sediment analysis and radiocarbon dating support the hypothesis that the canal was navigable during the Roman era. The discovery of the Marius Canal could redefine understanding of Roman military expansion in Europe and provide tangible evidence of their capabilities in large infrastructure projects.
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