found ancient road in Jerusalem
Jerusalem An ancient road dating back to the Roman Empire was discovered in Jerusalem. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said the road, believed to be 1,800 years old, was discovered in the Palestinian neighborhood of Beit Hanina north of Jerusalem, reported Xinhua. "This is the first time we encountered such a finely preserved section of the road to Jerusalem," said the director of the excavation David Yeger. The newly discovered route was part of the imperial network of roads leading to Jerusalem from the coastal plains. It led from Jaffa to Jerusalem. The road, about eight meters wide, was built of large flat stones fitted together so as to create a comfortable walking surface, the IAA said. Some stones are badly worn, indicating that the road has been widely used, and over the years has also undergone a series of repairs, he said.
The Romans dominated the Mediterranean and parts of Europe from the first century BC until the fall of the empire in 476 AD. AD They crisscrossed their empire with roads, which had great importance in government service, military, economic and public by providing an effective and safe passage means. "The construction and maintenance of roads was assigned to military units, but civilians have also participated in the forced labor imposed by the authorities," said Yeger.
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