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Roman Road Reveals Oldest Potholes


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Potholes have been a nuisance to drivers as far back as the Roman Empire, a newly discovered Roman road has revealed.

Unearthed at Ipplepen, a site thought to be part of the largest Romano-British settlement in Devon outside of Exeter, U.K., the road featured wheel ruts similar to those found at Pompeii. According to the archaeologists, the grooves were caused by horse-drawn carts being driven over the road over a long period of time...

 

full article at Discovery News

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