One landmark near the beginning of this route is a large cylindrical tomb decorated with images of ox skulls and fruit garlands. A place known as the “Three Taverns” sprung up to serve travellers on this route near the legendarily remote town of Ulubrae (“OO-loo-bry”). The city at the junction of two branches of this route changed from a name meaning “site of bad events” to “site of good events” after a battle. The builder of this route, known as (*) “the blind”, also designed an early water system with a man called “Venox” (“WAY-nox”). Silex stone was used to make this “queen of the long roads.” This route, which runs from Porta Capena to Brindisi, was the site of the crucifixion of Spartacus’s supporters. For 10 points, name this early Roman road to Southeastern Italy. ■END■
ANSWER: Via Appia [or Appian Way]
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