Roman Road Construction Techniques

In this video, we explore the methods and materials employed to create the durable and efficient roads that connected the vast Roman Empire. From the meticulous layering of materials to the precise planning and execution, learn how Roman roads were built to withstand the test of time and facilitate travel and communication across great distances. Join us on this journey through history to uncover the secrets behind one of Rome's greatest engineering achievements.

[robwalsh]

Roman roads were some of the best in ancient history. Even better than Persian and Chinese roads, which were extremely high quality in and of themselves.

[ivofukala]

Hello, are you still working on new videos? Can we still expect "The Ports" soon?

[BenjaminWarntaparri-xg]

Even to this day road are built the same way, except this time they have engineers...

[KG-pmmq]

That's why we still find their roads intact. In 2, 000 years all people will find of our roads will be rocks and dirt and pieces of tar scattered.