Roads and road networks in Anatolia in Roman Imperial Period

Among the political, architectural and commercial factors which make Roman Empire great, there is no doubt in that the road policy conducted throughout the empire had an crucial role. In this thesis, the author has emphasized this road policy conducted, on the basis of communication line between regions. To establish and maintain the supremacy of Roman Empire in Anatolia through ages, sometimes, the empire had built roads from scratch, sometimes, repaired and rebuilt the current roads; yet regularly maintained and repaired the roads in general. This issue has an particular importance for empire and the region; therefore it is examined in this thesis.