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Roman Roads



Roman roads made transportation a breeze. They allowed goods and trade to be accomplished by other cities.


 * They started building in 148 B.C
 * Roads were built by the Roman Army.
 * They were created in the Second Century
 * Lenghted up to 53,000 miles
 * Started from Scotland and went to the Euphrates River
 * Roads were created out of gravel
 * They were laid upon embankment
 * They went up to 5 feet tall, 50 feet wide
 * Limeston was bilt in slabs of lava and were up to 15 inches thick
 * Appain Way was the first great Roman road


 * Modern Day Connnection: Roman roads were used as transportation back then, now we have airplanes and boats.