Join @DariusArya for an Ancient Rome Live exclusive. You'll journey down the 300+ mile long Via Appia, which was created in 312 BC. Departing from Rome, you will walk through and fly over (with original drone footage) some of Italy's most scenic locations, where the Via Appia passed by! It's an epic journey you won't want to miss! Starting with this introductory video, you'll begin to understand the extent of the voyage, which will continue in 8 original videos. Subscribe to be the first to know when we publish new videos!
In this episode we will review the historical importance of the Via Appia, why it was made, and who made it. Then we'll take a look at some of the highlights - cities and monuments- traversed by the Via Appia, Rome's Queen of Roads. This introductory video establishes the parameters and distance covered, from Rome to Brindisi, in a new, original 8 part series. Watch all Via Appia episodes here: [ Ссылка ]
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Why is the Via Appia so famous?
1:13 Who created it and why?
1:38 Final destination of the route. Brindisi.
2:22 It's an incredible journey, over 300 mies, still today!
2:38 An epic route we'll cover in 8 unique episodes, starting with the archaeological park just outside the center of Rome.
3:03 Driving the route today will reveal incredible sites and monuments!
4:06 Monuments along the route for travelers and merchants.
4:32 Tombs that lined the Via Appia.
5:08 The other roads that led to Rome, and why the Via Appia is different.
5:37 Appius Claudius Caecus' role in government marks the rise of the individual in Rome.
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