How old is the oldest town in the world?

How old is the oldest road in the world?

The oldest paved road? That's a tough one, like finding a decent single malt in a sea of lukewarm beer. Egypt takes the crown, though, somewhere between 2600 and 2200 BC. Think of it: those ancient Egyptians, already building pyramids and apparently obsessed with smooth commutes. Priorities, people!

Seriously though, we're talking millennia here. That's older than my grandmother's knitting needles, and she's been knitting since, well, forever. The Romans? Road-building titans, sure, but mere toddlers compared to the Egyptian pioneers. Their work was impressive, a testament to Roman engineering prowess, but let's give credit where credit's due.

Key points about ancient roads:

• Egyptian ingenuity predates Roman concrete highways.
• Think chariots, not cars. The design was entirely different!
• Preservation is a miracle—it's a testament to ancient engineering. My own attempts at DIY projects tend to crumble rather quickly.

Extra stuff: I once tried to recreate a section of that road in my backyard. Failed spectacularly. It’s now a surprisingly effective mud pit for my nieces and nephews. They love it; I less so. Good for them, though. Kids these days.