Archaeologists have found a "hidden empire" on the ruins of a long-lost Roman city. Photo

Archaeologists in Spain have discovered ancient Roman settlements. According to the scientists' assumption, it could have been a "hidden empire".

The team of researchers hoped to meet interesting finds in the Spanish region of Sierra de Cadiz. However, scientists could not even dream that they would find 57 unique monuments of the Roman Empire era, writes DailyMail.

Researchers from the University of Cadiz in Spain found entire settlements in the areas around Arcos de la Frontera, Bornos, Villamartin and Puerto Serrano. Interestingly, they were connected by the Guadalete River, leading experts to believe that these houses were part of a hidden empire.

According to archaeologists, they used GPR, an instrument that sends radar pulses underground to detect any hidden objects, during their investigation. The experts wanted to find the walls of ancient houses that were not visible from the surface.

Macarena Lara, a professor of archaeology at the University of Cádiz, and her team began excavating the Roman villa El Canuelo in Bornos. They found that the building contained walls that separated living and working areas.

The scientists say the findings may help them better understand the presence of the Roman Empire in the Guadalete River Valley more than 2,000 years ago.

"The aim is to learn about the interaction of the Gulf of Cadiz with the settlement of the Guadalete River depression during the Roman period. After all, this is an aspect that is virtually unknown until now," the researchers said in their report.

The Romans settled the Guadalete River after they conquered Spain in 264 BC. Therefore, it should be clarified when the newly discovered structures were built.

"Our main goal is to continue to excavate and research using unconventional methods and tools, which will culminate in the study of the contexts found. As well as analyzing methods on documented materials that will allow us to obtain a holistic view of the Roman settlement and territory in the area of the Bornos and Arcos de la Frontera reservoirs," summarized Macarena Lara.

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