guy Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Although brief, this is a wonderful video about road construction in Ancient Rome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 I notice the graphics in the videos show wide roads being used in a modern fashion. No suprise to me, I've often had to argue that the Romans did not prioritise transport in the way we do, bur also the actual archeology usually shows narrower roads, only wide enough for vehicle traffic in one direction - the point is, Roman roads were not intended for vehicles but couriers on horseback and columns of men on the march. Sure, a wagon can use a road, but goods were as likely to travel by water, rivers and coasts, using local trackways to connect with local destinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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