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To: SunkenCiv

They look to be in better condition than any road in the northeast after one winter.


27 posted on 02/12/2022 4:40:42 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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To: metmom
The Appian Way (originally 4th c BC) is the one most often seen by tourists I think, butt it was a busy route in Roman times, and was repaired perhaps five times (at least stretches were). Its current condition is passable, not bad considering the Emperor hasn't sent out repair crews in a while. :^)

The climate helps somewhat. OTOH, there are Roman bridges in Spain that remained in use for vehicular traffic until about 40 years ago.

34 posted on 02/12/2022 4:56:15 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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