highways
Meaning: a raised road for public use
During their possession of Judea the Romans constructed several important highways, as they did in all countries which they ruled.
The Israel Antiquities Authority unearthed an 1800-year-old Roman road in Beit Hanina in June 2013.
“According to the Antiquities Authority, the 8-meter-wide road, which dates back to the Roman Empire, led from Jaffa to Jerusalem and was built with large flat stones and curbstones to create a surface that was comfortable for walking. Some of the stones were highly polished, indicating heavy pedestrian use, the authority added.” —Daniel Eisenbud, “Roman-era roadway discovered in Beit Hanina,” The Jerusalem Post
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