Italy's ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country's 60th entry on the list.
At more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) long, the Appian Way, known as the "Queen of Roads," is the oldest and most important of the great roads built by the Ancient Romans from 312 B.C.
The Appian Way marked a revolution in road construction, quickly becoming the most important roadway connecting Rome with the southern part of the peninsula.
This strategic corridor ensured access in all weather conditions and allowed Roman legions swift and unchallenged conquests.
The bid for its inclusion in the UNESCO heritage list, prepared by Italy's Culture ministry, was declared successful during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, taking place in New Delhi.
