Researchers from the University of Cadiz (UCA) in Spain revealed in early August that they had discovered 57 new Roman ruins.

Archaeologists working in the Middle Guadalete Basin have attempted to investigate land- and river-based communication and trade routes, as well as economic resources, in order to better understand the relationship between the Bay of Cádiz and local settlements. According to In the first phase of the study, researchers discovered 57 ancient Roman remains of an “unprecedented nature,” according to a statement from the UCA.

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The excavation phase of the study has revealed further data about the site, including the functional areas of a villa used for both living and production. “This excavation marks the first time that a Roman village in the area has been comprehensively analyzed, setting a paradigm for Roman archaeological research in the Sierra de Cádiz,” the institute wrote. (Related: Archaeologists discover remains of massive clash between Roman troops and Spartacus)

More villas have been documented using ground-penetrating radar and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with a range of sensor equipment, and a major investigation is underway involving archaeologists and experts from many disciplines, including numismatic and archaeometric specialists.

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“The data we have allowed us to lay a solid foundation of archaeological information and documentation to continue research in the area in the coming years. Our main objective will be to continue excavations and investigations with non-traditional techniques and tools, completing the study of the context in which they were found and analytical techniques of the documented materials that will allow us to get a complete picture of the Roman settlements and territories around Bornos and the Arcos de la Frontera reservoir,” Macarena Lara, lead researcher and archaeology professor at UCA, said in a statement. (Related: Archaeologists discover 'mysterious' feature hidden in ancient Roman villa)

The team did not say how old they think the settlement is, but are confident that information will emerge from their ongoing investigations.