Illustration
A section of a Roman road with a typical polygonal stone surface. The stones also show the ruts made by Roman wheeled vehicles. This section is beneath the Arco dei Gavi, a 1st century CE arch in Verona, Italy.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2014, September 15). Roman Road Surface. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3019/roman-road-surface/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Road Surface." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 15, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3019/roman-road-surface/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Road Surface." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Sep 2014. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
