In its golden age, the Roman Empire stretched across the United Kingdom and Europe, spanning an impressive 1,061,780 miles.
To give a clearer perspective on this extent, historians at Stanford University have created an interactive map of the Roman Empire. This map lets you explore the different regions of the Empire and find out how long it would take and what it would cost to travel around the Roman world in the year 200 CE.
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By selecting the desired station and means of transport in the system created by Stanford historians, the map reveals detailed information about routes and prices in denarii.
For example, if you were in Londinium, which is now known as London, and you planned to travel to Rome, the journey would take about 21 days, covering a distance of 2,643 km. The estimated price for such a trip would be around 1,031.23 denarii per passenger.
It is noteworthy that the denarius was a small silver coin used by the Romans. The currency's name originates from several modern words such as "dinar" and the common Italian noun for money, "denaro".
The interactive map of the Roman world offers a variety of travel options, allowing users to explore different modes of transport and choose between fast, economical or short routes.
Additionally, the ability to exclude certain types of trips, from roads to rivers or open seas, adds a layer of personalization to the map browsing experience. With these options, users can virtually transport themselves to Ancient Rome and get an idea of the different travel options available at the time.
They can view information such as travel time, distances traveled and costs associated with each route, providing a more complete view of the logistical complexities faced by the Romans in their journeys.
The availability of detailed information on the interactive map of the Roman world further enriches the users' experience.
When calculating the route based on the selected options, the results are displayed in text in the bottom corner left, providing information about the trip such as estimated time, distance traveled and cost associate.
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