Roman Road Facts

Roads played a crucial role in the Roman Empire. Major roads were around a standard 42 m wide which was enough space for two wheeled-vehicl...

5 Facts About Roman Roads

The road averaged 20 feet 6 metres in width and was slightly convex in surface in order to facilitate good drainage. The plural of via is v...

10 Facts About Ancient Roman Roads

Wealthier ancient Romans had pipes in their walls and floors that ran cold water from the aqueducts as an early form of air conditioning. T...