Ancient Rome in 8 Infographics (Image Gallery) p. 7

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 17 January 2024

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The Roads of Ancient Rome

by Simeon Netchev
published on 09 August 2023

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An infographic illustrating the typical structure of Roman roads. It is believed that the Romans adopted the craft of road construction from the Etruscans, and as the empire grew, they incorporated ideas and techniques from other cultures. At its height, the Roman transportation network spanned 85,000 km (53,000 miles) of paved roads extending from Mesopotamia to Britain and from the Danube to Spain and North Africa. The engineers of the Roman army followed a uniform set of fundamental principles while adapting to local materials and conditions.

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