Benjamin Trigona-Harany: Mapping Ottoman Transportation Networks
Show notes
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.
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