Imperial Highway

ancient road system, China

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Zayed Road
    In road: China’s Imperial Highway

    China had a road system that paralleled the Persian Royal Road and the Roman road network in time and purpose. Its major development began under Emperor Shihuangdi about 220 bce. Many of the roads were wide, surfaced with stone, and lined with trees;…

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