The ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ostia Antica about 18 miles southeast of Rome aren't nearly as sexy as those of Pompeii outside of Naples. After all, it's hard to compete with a volcanic eruption that buried a city in hot ash and lava, perfectly preserving its contents—people included.

But Ostia Antica has its own allure. Not only is it the second-best-kept ancient Roman city anywhere in the world (after Pompeii), but archeologists have also just discovered that there is far more of it than anyone ever knew.

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