Mapping the Amber Road

Season 1Episode 350 min
Mapping the Amber Road

One man's lifelong quest to uncover the forgotten Amber Road—the most vital trade route of the late Middle Ages—takes us deep into the heart of Europe. Before the 18th century, much of Europe's rural communication relied on unpaved tracks. While some evolved into the roads we use today, most of the medieval routes were abandoned and lost to time. Now, a mix of cutting-edge technology and human insight is helping uncover this ancient network. 

By analyzing high-resolution digital elevation models from LIDAR data, researchers can detect traces of old roadways, often intersecting with natural features like streams or landslides and man-made structures such as fortresses. These patterns, along with signs of erosion and terrain changes, help reconstruct the once-thriving arteries of European trade. Layered with historical mapping and research, this data is revealing the Amber Road's path—and its enduring impact on the continent's history.

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