Why have the roads of the ancient Romans lasted so long.?

The roads would have fundamentally changed the nature of human existence in Europe at the time, they would have fostered a sense of belonging in the people, belonging to a large cultural group as opposed to being isolated within each geographical/cultural niche in which they previously, ignorantly existed. read more

Roman roads were, then, the arteries of the empire. They connected communities, cities, and provinces, and without them the Romans could surely not have conquered and held onto the vast territories they did over so many centuries. read more

Regardless of this, Roman roads were so well made that they lasted for centuries. The main roads went from London to York (via Lincoln), London to Wroxeter, London to Dover and Exeter to York via Bath, Cirencester and Lincoln. read more