Ancient Romans built roads straight for military efficiency
Ancient Rome's impressively straight roads, a marvel of engineering, were primarily built for swift military movements, revolutionizing logistics across their vast empire.
Ancient Romans engineered an astonishing 400,000 kilometers of famously straight roads, starting with the Via Appia in 312 BC. This vast network wasn't just for travel; its primary purpose was to ensure rapid military deployments and efficient troop movements across their expansive empire.
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