colesanovichromanroads

Colesanovichroads Roman Roads **aqueducts** **weapons** **Roman roads** **The Great Nero** **Coliseum** **Merchants** **Home** Their were about 372 roman roads that covered 53,000 miles in length. The roads were made from stone and were built to drain water. They were also built to be serviced in any weather. And they were strong enough to support half a ton of metal wheeled wagons and were wide enough to accommodate two chariots. Their curbs were layered with gravel and lime stone. Romans began to build roads in 148 B.C outside of Italy. All of the roads were mainly built for swift movement for the Roman troops.   The Roman roads had impacted today’s life by teaching us to build to days roads. This could help you by giving you something to travel in. instead of traveling over mountains or through thick bushy trees you can travel on the roman road.