Students: Kate Lasikowski, Xiao Lu

Via Salaria is one of the twelve ‘consular roads’, built in a radial system branching out from the center of ancient Rome and reaching the frontiers of Roman empire. Crossing the Apennines to the Adriatic sea, Via Salaria is one of the oldest roads within this network. Over centuries, it was used to transport goods, like the valuable salt, that has given the street its name. Via Salaria continues to shape the territory between Rome and Ascoli until today, even when the importance of consular roads has decreased after the construction of the Italian highway system (e. g. the construction of A24, Rome-Teramo).