The Via Egnatia

The Via Egnatia It was built in 146 BC by the Romans in order to unite the former colonies of the Roman Empire, from the Adriatic Sea to Byzantium, to promote communications and trade. On its way it passes through different places, beginning in ancient Illyria, passing through the territory of Albania, and through the ancient Republic of Macedonia, Thrace, Greece, reaching Turkey, and passing through the Balkans. This road was connected by sea with the Appian Way.
It was built by the Macedonian proconsul Gaius Egnatius, from whom it takes its name, in many places there are remains of the Via Egnatia.
On his way he passed through very important places such as Pella, the city on a hill there are remains of the road, he passed through Edessa, also through the old Orhid today is dedicated to luxury tourism.
The city of Kavala is where the remains of Via Egnatia in better condition.
The road also passed through the Greek city of Amphipolis, which was claimed by neighboring governments.
In Macedonia until modern times the Via Egnatia It was the main land route to communicate with Asia, it was the route of the legions.
The Aromanians called it Calea Mare, which means "great way", and until the XNUMXth century it was a route linking Roman cities and the shortest link between Rome and Constantinople.
The caravans and Aromanian merchants circulated there. This route was repaired and extended several times and became the main route of the Byzantine Empire.


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