“Every journey we take today is built on paths once walked by traders, pilgrims, and ancient civilizations.” Long before modern highways and railways, some of the world’s first structured roads were laid to connect kingdoms, move armies, and enable cultural exchange. These routes were not just physical pathways but lifelines for trade, religion, migration, and knowledge.

Even centuries later, parts of these roads remain. Some are preserved as heritage trails, others have been transformed into hiking routes, while many lie hidden beneath layers of modern infrastructure. Yet each one whispers stories of resilience, innovation, and the timeless human spirit of movement.

Here are some of the oldest roads across the globe that continue to exist in different forms even today:

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