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Lines of communication between capitals and trade centers were needed to allow free transit of people, information and material. The Roman roads were built.

The second was the building of Roman roads crisscrossing the “known world” (defined as South Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia). China and the Far East developed independently, but the general status of the two spheres was similar. “All roads lead to Rome” was the simple statement of fact. Sea lanes were established and learned by the ships captains and navigators. Shore beacons were built to mark hazards, channels and ports.