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Roman Road, Novi Han

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Roman Road, Novi Han
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The Roman Road at Pobit Kamăk forms part of the historic Via Militaris, one of the most important transport routes of the Roman Empire. This strategic road connected Central Europe with Constantinople and remained a major communication corridor for nearly two millennia. Surviving sections provide valuable evidence of the engineering and logistical capabilities of the Romans.

The Via Militaris, also known as the Roman Military Road or the Imperial Road, was constructed by the Romans to connect Singidunum (modern Belgrade) with Constantinople (modern Istanbul). The route passed through major Roman cities including Naissus (Niš), Serdica (Sofia), Philippopolis (Plovdiv), and Adrianople (Edirne). Together with the Via Egnatia, it formed one of the principal overland links between Europe and the eastern provinces of the empire.

The road served military, administrative, commercial, and diplomatic purposes, allowing troops, merchants, officials, and travellers to move efficiently across the Balkans. Between Niš and Edirne, a network of secondary roads connected the route with the Via Egnatia to the south, the Via Istrum along the Danube to the north, and the Via Pontica on the Black Sea coast. Stretching approximately 924 kilometres between Singidunum and Constantinople, the road was supported by around seventy stations, settlements, and waypoints. Its strategic importance endured long after the fall of the Roman Empire, and the corridor continued to serve as the principal route between Western Europe and the Near East throughout the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern periods.

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Public transport

Pobit Kamăk can be reached by regional road connections from Sofia and nearby settlements in Sofia Province. Public transport options are limited and may require a combination of bus services and local transport. Most visitors reach the site by private vehicle.

Directions

From Sofia, travel east towards Pobit Kamăk via the regional road network. The preserved section of the Roman Road is located along ul. "Rimski Pat" and can be accessed directly from the village. Visitors should follow local signs and pathways leading to the historic route.

Parking

Parking is available along local roads near the site. There are no dedicated visitor parking facilities, but roadside parking is generally possible in the vicinity. Visitors should park safely and continue on foot to explore the preserved remains.

Coordinates

42.599669, 23.648670

DMS

42°35'58.8"N 23°38'55.2"E

UTM

34T 717291 4719761

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