Roman Roads: Standing the test of time!
We’ve read that the largest Roman monument must certainly be the Roman road system. Over 50,000 Miles of paved interconnecting roads at the peak of the Roman Empire, many dating from 2nd and 3rd century BC, and many a marvel of construction that still lasts today. There is a kind of thrill to stand on paving stones that are likely part of road traversed by the apostle Paul and other early Christians as they spread the gospel throughout the vast Roman world. The Pax Romana and the access / somewhat safe travel allowed by the Roman road system were surely used by God to speed the good news along!
In our travels we are always excited to find examples of ancient Roman roads. We love following along with others who explore these roads professional, such as Glen Thompson and Mark Wilson (who I think have a new book coming out soon on Roman roads). We also follow people who hike and bike these roads, such as Professor Mark Hoffman and Friends of the Via Egnatia.
Below are some our Roman road pictures: Via Appia outside Rome, Via Sacra in the Roman forum at Rome, Via Taria between Alexandria Troas and Assos Turkey, Via Tauri north of Tarsus Turkey, and the Via Egnatia near Kavala ( ancient Neapolis ) Greece and at Philippi, Greece.
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Via Appia, Rome Italy
