Discover Ancient Rome with Google Earth

November 24, 2008 · Filed Under Archaeology, News · 1 Comment 

Just found this article online and thought it would be of interest: you can look at ancient Rome and what it would have been like using Google Earth.

There is a side project called Rome Reborn 2.0 where there is an attempt ti digitize the ancient structures and byways of Rome – although the web site looks a little “underdone”.

In the meantime, check out this video explaining Google Earth’s project:

In order to for you to go back in time to ancient Rome, just go to Google Earth and download the player and fly around ancient Rome yourself!