Roman Roads & Aqueducts 1

Introduction Roads Early Origins 2

Pont du Gard Dugout Boats Nîmes, France Aqueduct at Pont du Gard The Roman aquaduct at Pont du Gard near , was built between the late 1st century BC and the early 1st century AD. The Romans built extensive systems of aqueducts to carry water to their residential areas from distant sources. Boats Nîmes, France Made by Carving Out a Tree. First Known Dugout Was in 6300 B.C. Found in Pesee Netherlands Justin Paul/Arcaid 3

Appian Way Cobbled 2200 Years Ago Rome to Greece Lava Blocks Primary Route Unchanged Lava Blocks Original? 4