Engineers have successfully deployed a revolutionary 'Muon-GPR' hybrid imaging system to map a vast, previously unknown network of subterranean aqueducts beneath the ruins of Ancient Carthage in Tunisia. This non-invasive technology combines cosmic-ray muon tomography with ground-penetrating radar to provide three-dimensional views of underground structures through meters of dense sediment and stone.
The newly mapped tunnels reveal a sophisticated urban planning system designed to maximize rainwater collection and distribution during the Punic era. The data will allow local heritage authorities to implement targeted preservation measures to prevent structural collapses without the need for destructive excavation, setting a new standard for urban archaeological conservation.