ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ancient trackway

An ancient trackway is like a really, really old trail that people used to walk on a long time ago. These trackways were made before cars and trucks were invented, so people had to walk or ride animals to get from one place to another.

The trackway was usually made by people walking on the same path over and over again, and because of this, the ground would get worn down and a path would form. Sometimes, people would flatten the path with tools to make it easier to walk on.

Some ancient trackways were used for trading and carrying goods, while others were used for religious purposes or for traveling to important gatherings. They were often made of materials like wood, gravel, or even animal hides.

Today, these ancient trackways still exist in some places all around the world, and archaeologists study them to learn more about the people who used them and the way they lived.