I know people from Rome who would curb stomp you for suggesting that they were "arguably part of the north" in any context. And I'd let them.
Just checked with joe's brother to make sure the Roman roads had curbs.
AI Overview
Yes, ancient Roman roads did have curbs, which were typically made of upright stone slabs that defined the edges of the road surface and helped with drainage by allowing rainwater to run off to the sides; essentially functioning similarly to modern curbs.
Key points about Roman road curbs:
Function:
They acted as a boundary for the paved road surface, preventing material from spilling onto the sides.
Construction:
Usually built from regular stone slabs placed vertically along the road edge.
Drainage design:
Roman roads often had a slight slope from the center towards the curb to facilitate water runoff.