Are there mysteries about the ancient Romans that are unsolved?

by Responsible_Bet_4420

Thanks to their meticulous record keeping, we know so much about the daily lives and history of ancient Romans. Are there still major aspects about this civilisation that remain a mystery to us? Any missing gaps in our knowledge?

NB: this is my first post on Reddit, I hope its fine.

mikedash

There is an enormous amount to say here, and certainly major gaps in our knowledge. But while your waiting for more general responses to your question, you might like to check out an earlier response of mine, which looks at one very specific Roman-era mystery: what was the purpose of the remarkable tunnel system at Baiae?

Did The Romans Descend Into Any Caves That Were Supposed To Be Entrances To The Underworld?