Rome's oldest bridge is still standing today
Built in 62 BC, Rome's Pons Fabricius endures as the oldest intact Roman bridge, a testament to ancient engineering that still connects the city today.
Defying millennia of floods and wars, Rome's Pons Fabricius, built in 62 BC, stands as the oldest intact Roman bridge. This engineering marvel, spanning the Tiber River, showcases the Romans' pioneering use of arches and concrete, which allowed structures to efficiently distribute weight and withstand natural disasters.
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