Transportation in Ancient Rome
a) Land
chariot
on foot
horses
1)Ancient romans traveled by :
b)By sea :
Transportation in Ancient Rome played an important role in the expansion of the Roman Empire and as well as designing the roads that people use these days.
Navis Longa (warships)
a. made with bronze or iron rams in the front
b. had a corvus (boarding device
Navis Onerarius (merchant ships)
a. relied on use of sails
b. used for transportation of food and other goods
2. Roman roads:
e. used for trades and communication throughout the empire
a. the introduction of proper roads
i. occurred when the grounds were inapt for weight of horses and large number of man
ii. usually during wet season
c. constructed to be wide and tough for chariots, horses and soldiers to travel on them
i. all of them leading towards Rome
b. made of layers
i. packing large pieces of stone and sand
ii. completed in as straight line as possible
d. allowed army to move quick
Conclusion: transportation was the key of success for the Roman Empire