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Appian Way + The Tomb of Caecilia Metella

Appian Way + The Tomb of Caecilia Metella. By Sydney Walsh. Location. Appian Way leads from Rome to southeast Italy. http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/willow/apian-way0.gif. Origin . Appian Way is one of the earliest and most strategic roads.

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Appian Way + The Tomb of Caecilia Metella

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  1. Appian Way + The Tomb of Caecilia Metella By Sydney Walsh

  2. Location • Appian Way leads from Rome to southeast Italy. http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/willow/apian-way0.gif

  3. Origin • Appian Way is one of the earliest and most strategic roads. • Appian Way was built by Appius Claudius Caecus, a Roman senator. • The primary section of road was started and completed in 312 B.C.

  4. Importance • Appian Way was built for military use. • It played a major part in the 3rd Samnite War when it was completed. • Appian Way made moving troops and supplies to troops easier and more efficient.

  5. As it Exists Today http://www.rome.info/ancient/appian-way/appianway.jpg http://www.romanhomes.com/your_roman_vacation/quarters/images/ancient-appian-way-cobblestones-dal75-as-m3.jpg

  6. As it Existed in Ancient Times http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/ancient-rome/images/ancient-rome-2.jpg

  7. The Tomb of Caecilia Metella • Located on a hill next to Appian Way • Caecilia Metella was the wife of Marcus Licinius Crassus, the son of the famous Marcus Crassus. • Her son was Marcus Licinius Crassus (consul 30 B.C.)

  8. The Tomb Now http://www.hdwallpapersinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/caecilia_tomb4.jpg

  9. In Ancient Times http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/T/T07/T07094_10.jpg

  10. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caecilia_Metella_(daughter_of_Metellus_Creticus) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way

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