There is a saying that “All roads lead to Rome.” Well, at one time this was true. Rome was one of the first civilizations to pave its roads. These roads were first built around 312 B.C.E. and some roads remained until the 1900s. Many of the roads were built by soldiers, who were the first ones to actually use the paved roads. Because the roads were paved, the citizens thought that Rome would last forever, so the empire had to build and have strong roads that wouldn’t have to be repaired often, if at all. Although, because the roads were so elaborate and well built, Rome was able to hold on to their Empire for a long time before it collapsed.
With paved roads, traders didn’t have to worry about potholes or washouts, because concrete doesn’t
With paved roads, traders didn’t have to worry about potholes or washouts, because concrete doesn’t