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Why were roads such an important part of the Greek and Roman civilization?
They were important because they roads would boost trade and so armies coan move quicker.
What famous phrase is an indication that roads were an important part of the roman empire?
All roads lead to Rome!!!
Why were roads important in Mesopotamia?
Roads were important to use as a path way to get to different places in the city. They were also used to set a path to the visitors (traders) to get around.
Why is infrastructure-public words such as bridges roads etc?
it is IMPORTANT because bridges and roads are what made up parts of the world
Why are roman roads so important?
The Roman roads fell into disuse centuries ago. The influence they have had is in the fact that many of them followed important trade routed across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Many modern roads follow paths which are similar to that of Roman roads.
What were corduroy roads made out of?
corduroy
What were roads with logs across them called?
Corduroy roads, like the fabric.
What was used to make corduroy roads?
logs
What were the roads called that were constructed by placing logs close together?
corduroy roads
Roads in wet swampy areas had logs across them and were known as?
Corduroy
Were roman roads made of cobbles?
They were made with cobble and stone. They also could be what is known as Corduroy roads as well. Corduroy roads were made of logs covered in sand, and used in low lying or swampy areas. See the links below for more information.
What were the roads made of during the civil war?
Military Engineers made Corduroy Roads from felled trees. Most roads were dirt. Some had gravel or stone bases under the packed earth. Corduroy Roads were a quick and easy way to provide a hard surface for foot and horse traffic.
When were these Corduroy Roads first used?
i dont know. like after the industrial revolution i think
What are the corduroy roads?
Corduroy roads are roads that are built with logs or poles placed across swampy or unstable ground. This type of road was used by wheeled vehicles and horses. Cattle and herds of pigs or sheep were not allowed on the road because of spaces between the logs and poles. Sometimes hewed or sawn lumber was used in the corduroy road. Look up some of the books about the old days written by Eric Sloane.
Why were corduroy roads invented?
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Roads with lines of logs that looked like corduroy cloth?
They are called corduroy roads. The purpose of this road was to enable wagons and artillery to travel in areas that were prone to wet weather or low swamp areas so they would not sink in the mud. They also aided infantry and cavalry to travel easier as well.
What were corduroy roads and why were they used?
They are roads. They were first used in the USA during the American Revolution. They were used to help travelers cross swampy areas.. But they were made of huge Logs! So the ride was quite bumpy.
