Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way has been admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list
By AP News
Published - Jul 29, 2024, 12:26 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 29, 2024, 12:26 AM EDT
ROME (AP) — Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list.
At more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) long, the Appian Way, known as the “Queen of Roads,” is the oldest and most important of the great roads built by the Ancient Romans from 312 B.C.
The Appian Way marked a revolution in road construction, quickly becoming the most important roadway connecting Rome with the southern part of the peninsula.
This strategic corridor ensured access in all weather conditions and allowed Roman legions swift and unchallenged conquests.
