From: The Achaemenid Empire: The Ancient Superpower That Shaped the World
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The empire built an extensive road system and a postal service to connect its vast territories.

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The Royal Road was a famous highway that allowed messengers to travel quickly across the empire. This road stretched about 2,500 kilometers, roughly the distance from New York City to Miami. Coupled with a system of mounted couriers, it enabled efficient communication and trade, helping unify the empire.

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