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[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Also to add, the roman roads don't last forever. Via Appia is in a very poor state and only the bottom most layer is still there. Contrary to pop history asphalt lasts longer than the Roman method and would have saved them a lot of maintenance.

[–] Infrapink@thebrainbin.org 6 points 3 weeks ago

Yup. The Roman roads which are still in good condition are that way because people actively maintain them.

[–] nagaram@startrek.website 5 points 3 weeks ago

Asphalt holds up shockingly good considering it has to support fucking Semi trucks and recreational semi trucks.

[–] squaresinger@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Roman roads are amazing as long as you ignore everything that's bad about them.