Trade route map of Europe by Isaac Tirion

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The "Trade Route Map of Europe" by Isaac Tirion is an unusual and historically significant map published around 1750 that illustrates a proposed trade route connecting Amsterdam to the Indian Ocean without the need to navigate around Africa or pass through Ottoman-controlled hostile territory. The journey begins in Amsterdam, sailing northwards around Scandinavia through the White Sea to Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. From there, the traveler would ascend the Dvina River, cross overland to Moscow, then follow the Volga River down to Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. The route continues overland through Iran (Persia) to Hormuz at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, from where safe access to the Indian Ocean was possible.

This map provides excellent geographical details along the route, highlighting key cities, rivers, and mountain ranges while otherwise remaining quite sparse. It focuses on the strategic passage through Central Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, emphasizing the practicality and security of this alternative trade corridor in the 18th century. Tirion's work reflects the geopolitical and commercial concerns of the time by offering a navigable and overland path to valuable trading regions beyond Ottoman-controlled domains, combining river navigation and overland travel to connect Northern Europe with the riches of the Indian Ocean. The map’s simplicity in design, with only major natural and urban features marked, directs attention to the novelty and feasibility of this trade route concept.

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