What rolled on Rome’s highways?
The open carrus carried a driver and passenger; bigae, trigae, and quadrigae added horses. Their tires were iron.Roman roads: Wheels, wagons, and speed
Heavy lifters
The four‑wheeled raeda hauled people and up to 328 kilograms. Carts like the plaustrum rode on thick, solid wheels.Roman roads: Wheels, wagons, and speed
