Via Aemilia Scauri, Ancient Roman road in Liguria, Italy.
The Via Aemilia Scauri is an ancient Roman road that ran along the Ligurian coast in northwestern Italy, connecting Rome to the northern provinces. Sections of the road survive in several spots, with visible paving stones and foundation remains that show the original construction technique.
The road was built in 109 BC by the censor Marcus Aemilius Scaurus to improve connections between Rome and the northwestern coastal regions. Over time it was joined with other long-distance roads, remaining in use for centuries as a key route through the northwest.
The road's route still shapes the layout of several towns and paths along the Ligurian coast, where the old Roman alignment can sometimes be spotted in the direction of streets. Walking through these areas, visitors often notice how modern roads quietly follow the same line traced by Roman engineers.
The surviving sections are spread across the Ligurian coast and can be visited at different points along the route. Checking with local archaeological offices or visitor centers before heading out is a good idea, as there is no single marked trail connecting the fragments.
In its northern section, this road merged with the Via Postumia to form a combined route that was later renamed the Via Julia Augusta. This new name came from the Emperor Augustus, who ordered improvements to the road during his reign.
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