Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way has been admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list.
FILE - A man jogs on the ancient roman Appian Way in Rome, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Italys ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, July 27 2024, becoming the countrys 60th entry on the list. – 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.
This strategic corridor ensured access in all weather conditions and allowed Roman legions swift and unchallenged conquests. “It was originally conceived as a strategic road for military conquest, advancing towards the East and Asia Minor,” UNESCO said. “The Via Appia later enabled the cities it connected to grow and new settlements emerged, facilitating agricultural production and trade.”
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