-
800 BCE
Greeks routes
While mainly relying on sailing, the ancient Greeks built special routes for ceremonial worship and travel purposes. -
500 BCE
The construction of Persia's transport network
Darius I the Great began to construct Persia's massive transport network, along with the prominent Royal Road, that would have been regarded as one of the highest quality routes of its period. -
312 BCE
Road constructions in the Roman Empire
In support of its military operations, the Romans developed straight strong stone Roman roads in North Africa & Europe. The Romans were linked at its height by 29 major roads seeping from Rome, reaching 78,000 kilometers (52,964 Roman miles) of the roadway. -
312 BCE
The Appian way
The Appian way was constructed. This road played an important role in the life of Ancient Rome since it connected the capital with distant parts of the empire, which was very important for the control over these regions. In addition, the highway was used as a trade route, linking several regions of the empire. The economic and military significance of the Appian Way remained until the Middle Ages when it gradually developed into a walking route for pilgrims. -
220 BCE
Flaminian Way
Roman paved road between Rome and Ahriman (port on the Adriatic Sea), built by censor Flaminius in 220 BC. -
The pavement system
Italian engineer Guido Toglietta wrote about a paving method using stone. -
English-language textbook regarding routes
The first-ever English-language textbook regarding routes was published by Thomas Procter. -
The first highway engineering school in Europe
There was the establishment of the first School of Bridges and Highways in Paris. -
Period: to
Technology development
Pierre-Marie-Jérôme Trésaguet, a French scientist, creates a brand-new style of fairly light roadway predicated on the idea that the load should be borne by the corresponding natural formation rather than the asphalt. -
The concrete frame was introduced
On the Champs-Elysees in Paris, the first-ever concrete frames have been used. -
The layer pavement
The layer pavement is placed on a concrete foundation in Paris.
