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The sections of Roman roads from Langres to Remps and from Troyes to Naix form a network of ancient roads linking the cities of Nasium (now Naix) and Andemantunnum (Langres) under the Roman Empire. These routes were part of a wider route, connecting Milan to Boulogne, and bear witness to the strategic importance of communication routes for military control, commerce and provincial administration in Roman Gaul. Several segments, still visible today, cross communes like Unienville, Brienne-le-Château or Précy-Saint-Martin, where their route has been preserved despite centuries.

Ranked historic monuments by order of 5 August 1982, these sections of lanes are subject to heritage protection because of their conservation status and archaeological value. Their inscription covers ten municipalities in the present Aube department (Great East), highlighting their role in structuring the Gallo-Roman territory. Written sources, such as Puisinger's Table or Antonin's Route, mention these routes, while local studies (Abbé Idoux, A. Fournier) documented their journey and their construction, typical of Roman techniques (empirement, drainage ditches).

In the Gallo-Roman era, these routes facilitated exchanges between the civitas (city) and the military camps, while serving as support for the romanization of local populations. Their straight line, often adapted to reliefs, reflects centralized planning. Today, their study sheds light on the economic and cultural dynamics of Gaul, while its preservation poses challenges in the face of modern urbanization. The available data (Monumentum, Wikipedia) confirm their approximate location, with a cartographic accuracy considered fair (level 5/10) in the absence of exhaustive excavations.

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