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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

This new map has revolutionized our understanding of Roman roads and the Empire they connected

Via Appia was built starting in 312 BCE as a major Roman military road, but new high-resolution mapping shows Roman road networks differ from prior assumptions.
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This 350-mile Path Is Italy's Oldest Road-and It Runs Through Idyllic Landscapes and Stunning Beach Towns

The Via Appia is Italy's first superhighway with preserved ancient stretches, archaeological sites, and modern asphalt covering much of its route.
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