Roman roads still used after 2,000 years
Ancient Roman engineers built an extensive network of layered roads, many still in use after 2,000 years, revolutionizing travel, trade, and military movements across their vast empire.
Ancient Romans were master engineers, building an extensive road network that still amazes us today. Many of their roads, like the famous Via Appia from 312 BCE, have endured for over 2,000 years thanks to sophisticated layered construction. They dug trenches, then added layers of large stones, gravel, and a smooth, concrete-like surface.
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