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Romans didn't use chariots, except for chariot racing. For military purposes, they used cavalry and footsoldiers. For domestic transport, they used wagons. And
by phlummox 2y ago
Romans didn't use chariots, except for chariot racing. For military purposes, they used cavalry and footsoldiers. For domestic transport, they used wagons. And as far as I'm aware, they never constructed "tunnels" for transport - are you referring to mine tunnels?
- eep_social 2y agoGP is probably referring to the standard railroad gauge which is alleged [1] to have been derived from the width of roman chariot wheels and which would have driven the train tunnel width in modern times. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard-gauge_railway#Origins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard-gauge_railway#Origins