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OpenHistoricalMap
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ORBIS

OpenHistoricalMap: An OpenStreetMap for history: map the world as it was at any date. ORBIS: Stanford's geospatial model of travel across the Roman Empire.

OpenHistoricalMapORBIS
CategoryHistorical & Old MapsHistory & Culture Maps
CoverageWorldwideRoman Empire
UpdatesContinuously (community edits)Static archive
Data sourceCommunity contributionsHistorical research
Made byOpenHistoricalMap contributorsStanford University
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesBest on a computer
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with OpenHistoricalMap

  • Time slider through history
  • Historical borders and features
  • Edit and add history yourself
  • Open data

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What you can do with ORBIS

  • Travel time and cost between Roman cities
  • Season and transport options
  • Network maps

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Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.