Roman roads.

Some examples of Roman roads that survived two millenia of use.
The famous Appian Way on its exit from Rome.
A Roman road with centre drainage.
Detail of road construction.
A Roman road cut out of a cliff (Via Augusta)

 
The last photo (below) shows the "Fosse Way" in England. The original road was built by the Romans around 40-50 AD. It is now a country road.

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