5 Ways Roman Technology was Ahead of its Time
Discover the treasures of ancient Rome in POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION now on display Thousands of years after its collapse, ancient Rome is well known for its ingenious engineering tactics and advanced technology. From constructing hundreds of roads stretching thousands of miles to maintaining a water supply sustaining millions of people, Roman engineers provided the ancient world with technology ahead of its time. Here are 5 ways that Roman technology was ahead of its time: 1. “All roads lead to Rome” “All roads lead to Rome.” This saying was particularly true during the height of the Roman Empire when 50,000 miles worth of roads stemmed from the capital. The people of Rome utilized different engineering techniques to survey, clear and level land suitable for direct paths between cities. Additionally, tunnels and bridges were built along their roads along with paths for pedestrians. Due to the extensive network of roads, military personnel were able to cover ground extremely fa...