cardo (Meaning)

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cardo (n.)

The basal joint of the maxilla in insects.

The hinge of a bivalve shell.

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In ancient Roman cities, the cardo was a north-south oriented road that served as a major thoroughfare.
The cardo maximus was the principal north-south street in Roman urban planning.
The intersection of the cardo and the decumanus formed the center of many Roman cities.
Along the cardo, one would often find important public buildings, markets, and temples.
The cardo provided a vital axis for transportation and commerce within Roman settlements.
The cardo typically had a wide central roadway flanked by pedestrian walkways and lined with colonnades or shops.
The cardo's design facilitated the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the city.
The cardo was often laid out in alignment with geographic features or celestial orientations.
The cardo played a significant role in the organization and development of Roman urban infrastructure.
Today, archaeological remnants of ancient cardo streets can still be found in many locations across the former Roman Empire.

The basal joint of the maxilla in insects., The hinge of a bivalve shell.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

In ancient Roman cities, the cardo was a north-south oriented road that served as a major thoroughfare.

The cardo maximus was the principal north-south street in Roman urban planning.

The intersection of the cardo and the decumanus formed the center of many Roman cities.

Along the cardo, one would often find important public buildings, markets, and temples.