Tradelinks Picture Gallery
Transportation in Ancient Rome
This relief shows the different means of transportation in Ancient Rome.
A Roman Coin
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This picture of an ancient Roman coin gives homage to Ceasar Augusts' wife.
An ancient Roman cisium
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This roman cisium was a quick means of transportation for people who needed to get somewhere quickly, such as couriers and envoys of the emperor.
A Raeda
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Raedae were used as a means of transportation for those affluent families who could afford them. A raeda is a carriage.
A Plaustrum
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A plaustrum was slow and often pulled by oxen. It was used for carrying heavy loads.
Tracks
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These tracks were made by Romans who drove their plaustra through the streets of Pompeii.
The
miliarium aureum
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The
miliaium aurem
, or golden milestone was a sight that attracted people from many lands to see Rome.