Durrës was the western starting point of which ancient Roman road?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Via Egnatia, which led towards Byzantium
- Step 1: Durrës was the Roman Dyrrachium. Step 2. The Via Egnatia began there and crossed the Balkans to the east. Answer: the Via Egnatia. Why not the others: The Appian Way ran in Italy, the Silk Road is a trade network, and the Amber Road ran north-south.
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