WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The first of the great Roman roads, the Via Appia (Appian Way), begun by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 bce, originally ran southeast from Rome 162 miles (261 km) to Tarentum (now Taranto) and was later extended to the Adriatic coast at Brundisium (now Brindisi).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Appian Way-Rome’s gateway to the East-was Europe’s first super highway and the wonder of its day. Built in 312 BC, it connected Rome with Capua (near Naples), running in a straight line for much of the way. Eventually it stretched 400 miles to Brindisi, from where Roman ships sailed to Greece and Egypt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is the Appian Way located in Rome? The starting point for a visit to Via Appia is the Porta San Sebastiano. From here you travel further and further from the center of Rome.