So it was quicker to get were you were going.The Romans wanted to make sure there roads were straight so their soldiers could get places faster.
Roads were built in Roman colonies so they can ride chariots on them.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
The roads in the roman ere were sloped so slaves could use rolers and bring things.
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so that Romans could travel
I can not speak for France, but in England many of the old Roman road alignments still exist and are in use . The characteristic of a Roman road is that is very strait over long distances. The most famous example of a Roman road in England is the Fosse Way
The Roman roads fell into disuse centuries ago. The influence they have had is in the fact that many of them followed important trade routed across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Many modern roads follow paths which are similar to that of Roman roads.
The Roman military owned the roads in a manner of speaking. The military built them and had the right of way on them. The roads enabled the troops to move rapidly to their destination in a straight line whenever possible.
Yes, the Roman roads were built primarily to serve the military. This as a result allowed facilitating trade and military movements easier.
Some modern roads follow the path of Roman Roads. After the end of the Roman civilization, the stone paving of the Roman Roads was not replicated. However, some Roman Roads remained important trade routes in the Middle Ages and followed trade itineraries which are still used today.
they were smart by building their roads with several layers of construction with proper drainage at the sides.
So the Roman army could quickly reach and subdue any trouble with rebellious British tribes.