How were the first roads built?
Roads by Accident
How were the first roads built?
Long before cars, before bicycles, before even the wheel — people walked. And when thousands of feet walk the same path over and over, something interesting happens. The grass wears away. The dirt packs down. Congratulations: you've just made the world's first road, completely by accident.
But dirt roads had problems. When it rained, they turned into rivers of mud. When it was dry, dust flew everywhere. And if you were pushing a heavy cart? Your wheels sank right in. Ancient people needed something better — something that stayed solid no matter the weather.
