Discover the fascinating world of Roman engineering and roads, and delve into an era when innovation and ingenuity transformed the landscape of the ancient world. This course offers you an in-depth exploration of ancient roads, revealing the crucial role they played in the expansion and consolidation of Roman civilisation. In a context where infrastructure is vital for economic and social development, understand the techniques y strategies Roman roads offer you a unique and valuable perspective. With the rise of heritage conservation and cultural tourism, the skills you’ll gain on this course will position you as an expert in a field where demand is growing. Furthermore, as this is an online course, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to study at your own pace, expanding your knowledge from wherever you are. Join us and transform your understanding of history and ancient engineering.
Cross-cutting
Digital Skills
6 am
Roman engineering. Roads
Digital Skills
6 am
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the development of the ancient paths and his impact in societies.
- Analyse the paper of the roads in the expansion and cohesion of the Roman Empire.
- Identify the techniques from construction used on Roman roads.
- Assess the influence of the Roman roads in urban and commercial development.
- Compare the Roman infrastructure with other ancient civilisations.
- To recognise the importance of the Roman roads in the military organisation.
- Apply the knowledge from Roman roads to contemporary historical contexts.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ROADS I. THE ROLE OF THE ROAD NETWORK
1. The ancient paths
2. The role of roads in Roman civilisation
3. Roman roads
4. Videos
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