The Ancient Appian Way
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
To walk the ancient Appian Way, or Via Appia Antica, is to walk upon the literal foundations of the Roman Empire. Established in 312 BC by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus, this road was an unprecedented feat of engineering and…
Listen in the app2Engineering the Eternal: The Architecture of the Way
The 'secrets' of the Appian Way lie in its construction, a process that showcased the Roman analytical mind at its finest. To build a road that could withstand the centuries, Roman engineers employed a sophisticated multi-layered…
Listen in the app3A Social Landscape: From Legions to Gladiators
The Appian Way was the social stage upon which the Roman world displayed its power and its past. As you visit the gladiator school located on this ancient artery, consider the types of people who would have passed this way two…
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Our journey along the Ancient Appian Way brings us to a moment of reflection. We have examined the stones, the engineering, and the social dynamics that made this road the 'Queen'. …
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What is The Ancient Appian Way?
The Ancient Appian Way is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8540, 12.5180 |
| Last updated |
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