Milliarium Aureummeans “golden milestone” in Latin. The Milliarium Aureum was a monument built by Augustus. From this monument comes the term “all roads lead to Rome”, because the Romans believed that all roads could be traced to this monument. Ancient Roman roads were study. In fact, we still use those roads today.

The Via Aemilia was named after Roman consul Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. It’s a major road that bordered Gaul and Rome. Through this road, the ancient Romans were able to conquer Gallic and Celtic tribes.

The Via Appia was named after a man named Appius Claudius Caecus. The Via Appia is one of the oldest roads in Rome. It was because of this road that made it possible for the Roman army to send troops and military tribes to warring areas.

The Via Flaminia was named after consul Gaius Flaminius. The Via Flaminia was a major road because this road transported wheat to the Roman provinces. This Road was the site of many battles, because this road led directly to the city of Rome.