The term 'Early Roman ROAD' refers to the network of roads built by the Romans during the early period of their empire. The word 'iter' is a Latin term meaning 'JOURNEY' or 'ROAD', and was used to describe these roads. The roads were built to facilitate trade, communication, and military campaigns, and were often paved with stones and gravel. They were also used to connect major cities and towns, and were an important part of the Roman Empire's infrastructure.