Appian Way + The Tomb of

Caecilia Metella

By Sydney Walsh

● Appian Way leads from Rome to southeast Italy.

Location

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● 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.

Origin

● 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.

Importance

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

As it Existed in Ancient Times

http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/ancient-rome/images/ancient-rome-2.jpg

● 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.)

The Tomb of Caecilia Metella

The Tomb Now

http://www.hdwallpapersinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/caecilia_tomb4.jpg

In Ancient Times

http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/T/T07/T07094_10.jpg

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way

Bibliography