12-04-2007, 06:19 PM
Ave Civitas,
I am in a quandry again. I am in search of the names of the Roman roads.
I have in my library:
Roman Roads of Europe - NHH Sitwell
Atlas of the Roman World - Cornell + Matthews
Roads of the Romans - RA Staccioli
However, search as I may on the internet, I cannot find a source that names all the major roads within the Empire.
I do have a listing (and maps) of all the roads in Italy and in Britain, but not the rest of the Empire.
So, I have a few questions:
1. I know in Rome some of the gates were named by the road that departed through them (Porta Tibur). Could I assume that most cities used the same naming scheme for gates in their walls?
2. I believe that most Roman roads were named after the financier who footed the expense. Was that true of all roads?
3. Does anyone know of a source (book etc) where I can get these names and an accompanying map (or description of their route)?
Thanks again for all your help.
Me.
I am in a quandry again. I am in search of the names of the Roman roads.
I have in my library:
Roman Roads of Europe - NHH Sitwell
Atlas of the Roman World - Cornell + Matthews
Roads of the Romans - RA Staccioli
However, search as I may on the internet, I cannot find a source that names all the major roads within the Empire.
I do have a listing (and maps) of all the roads in Italy and in Britain, but not the rest of the Empire.
So, I have a few questions:
1. I know in Rome some of the gates were named by the road that departed through them (Porta Tibur). Could I assume that most cities used the same naming scheme for gates in their walls?
2. I believe that most Roman roads were named after the financier who footed the expense. Was that true of all roads?
3. Does anyone know of a source (book etc) where I can get these names and an accompanying map (or description of their route)?
Thanks again for all your help.
Me.
AKA Tom Chelmowski
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)