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APPIAN WAY

(Lat. Via Appia)

The second oldest Roman highway, begun by Appius Claudius in 312 b.c. and eventually stretching 579 km. (360 mi.) from Rome to Brundisium (modern Brindisi) on the Adriatic coast. With an average width of 5.5 m. (18 ft.), there was space for two wagons to pass. It was the prime route for all land travel between Rome and Greece and points east. Though not explicitly mentioned, this was the road Paul took en route to Rome, a fact confirmed by the mention of the “Forum of Appius” and “Three Taverns” (Acts 28:15). From Puteoli, he would have traveled 32 km. (20 mi.) to Capua, where he could catch the Via Appia and in five or six days traverse the remaining 212 km. (132 mi.) to Rome.

Kent L. Yinger






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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