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The Streets of Ancient Rome Are Made of Lava

What looks familiar in Rome often isn’t.

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Joseph Pickett
Apr 02, 2026
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Worn smooth by centuries of feet and wheels.

Most people walk over these streets without thinking.

They look uniform. Almost modern. Like brick.

But they aren’t.

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