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Did you know that #Roman road design included #safety features?
In the ruins of #Pompeii, you'll notice small white stones interspersed with the large paving ones along the extensive roads.
Those white #stones are 'cats eyes', i.e. gems that have a single line of inclusion of crystals of another mineral inside.
Upon light reflective on them (from the #moon), they enable the walker to see that they are still on the right path!
https://youtu.be/74n6TgXbgAQ?si=56oPfp7mG1ENxflN
Ancient street in Pompeii showing white stones to make it easier to see at night.
Street in Pompeii, it starts in the sun and the dark part is a shadow from a wall. Unfortunately the cameras automatic exposure kicks in when it’s dark and t...YouTube
