Roman roads

The ancient Roman roads connected cities and provinces. Without them, the ancient Romans would never have been able to conquer and hold.

Learn about the history, the importance and the construction of Roman Roads in Britain. Educative article by Odyssey Taveller.

In today's terms, it's hard to fathom how much of the world the Romans once controlled. At its peak, the Roman Empire spanned from Hadrian's Wall in Scotland...

“Calle de Pompeya, ciudad romana que sucumbió junto a su hermana Herculano en el año 79 de nuestra era a causa de la erupción del Vesubio quedando congeladas en el tiempo. Son las ciudades romanas mejor preservadas que existen.”

Roman roads still exist all over Europe after 2500 years. This graphic gives you part of the reason why. #romanroads #Romanempire

Roman road

The Roman army built the roads by layering sand, cement and stone. They created durable roads that lasted long after the fall of Rome.

Photo about View of the ancient Roman paved road in the Roman Villas in Carthage, Tunisia. Image of villas, road, paved - 2140649

Useful information about, and a variety of activities (with a worksheet) relating to Roman Roads.