GRAn Dutch engineer has recreated a digital map of the Roman Empire's road network using academic sources and historical maps, allowing users to plan routes between ancient cities and estimate travel times by foot or horse. The tool, called OmnesViae, is based primarily on the 'Tabula Peutingeriana,' a medieval copy of a Roman road map, supplemented by data from the Antonine Itinerary. The application provides modern users with an interactive experience, displaying routes on contemporary maps and offering detailed stops along the way. Travel time estimates suggest a journey from Madrid to Milan would take 43 days by foot compared to just 14 days today. The project is open-source and continues to develop alongside other similar initiatives aiming to reconstruct ancient transportation networks.
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