Geophysical investigation on the presumed Appian way

The Appian Way Rome's gateway to the East was Europe's first highway and the wonder of its day. Built in 312 BC, it connected Rome with Capua (near Naples ), running in a straight line for much of the way. Eventually, it stretched 644 km to Brindisi, from where Roman ships sailed to Greece and Egypt. With the aim of highlighting its route, ge ophysical surveys were carried out in some areas of southern Puglia. This paper deals with the results of an archaeogeophysical approach based on the comparative use of gradiometric and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) measurements. The results of one invest igated area are presented.