World Heritage Site: Hegmataneh
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEAA64CD4B51
Summary
During the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE), a vast network of roads was strategically developed to facilitate governance and connectivity across its extensive territories. These 'Royal Roads' linked key capitals such as Susa, Persepolis, Pasargad, Hegmataneh, Sardes, and Babylon, while secondary routes connected peripheral regions. The study reveals that the empire maintained existing roads, constructed new ones, and established rest stations along them to provide supplies for travelers, including food, water, and horses, alongside military personnel for security. By synthesizing written records and archaeological evidence, this research reconstructs the planning and functionality of Achaemenid road infrastructure, offering insights into its administrative efficiency and logistical organization.
Citation
AFSHARI, L., & AKARSU, R. (2021). AKHAİMENİD DÖNEMİNDE YOL AĞLARI. Anasay, (16), 133–150. https://doi.org/10.33404/anasay.891845
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