Benjamin Trigona-Harany: Mapping Ottoman Transportation Networks

About this episode

This episode explores the reconstruction of Ottoman Empire travel routes through historical maps and modern technology.

Explore the fascinating project of reconstructing Ottoman Empire travel routes using historical maps, geospatial technology, and historical research. Discover how Benjamin Trigona-Harany, winner of the best speaker prize at the February 2026 Geomob Berlin, combined old Ottoman maps, modern routing algorithms, and historical context to create an interactive routing engine that reveals travel times and routes from the 19th century. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter. This episode is made possible by support from our sponsor, GEO Business.

People in this episode

Guest: Benjamin Trigona-Harany

Topics covered

• Ottoman transportation
• historical maps
• geospatial technology
• routing algorithms
• 19th century travel

Keywords

• Ottoman transportation networks
• historical maps
• geospatial technology
• routing engine
• 19th century travel

Sponsors

GEO Business

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ottoman Empire

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