Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

The precursor to what will later become the Via Flaminia, this road provides a critical route through the Apennines and down into central Italy. It’s a rugged, but vital pathway used by traders, farmers, and soldiers moving between northern Italy and Rome. This road cements Ariminium’s role as a logistical hub for goods and military convoys, essential for controlling and supplying territories. Its upkeep is a joint effort between Roman forces and local authorities to ensure continuous use.

A winding dirt path cutting through rugged hills, flanked by grazing sheep and dotted with stone markers, with the distant silhouette of Ariminium against a backdrop of rolling green slopes under a bright blue sky.