The antique map titled ‘Pars Orientalis Praefectvrae Hadersleben’ was created in 1665 and depicts a region in the eastern part of the Haderslev prefecture. Translated from Latin, the title means ‘Eastern part of the Haderslev prefecture’.

Denmark in the early 17th Century was a country undergoing significant changes. It was ruled by a monarchy, and the population was primarily engaged in agriculture and fishing. The country was also involved in international trade, with Copenhagen serving as a major port. During this time, Denmark was involved in several wars, including the Thirty Years’ War and the Dano-Swedish War.

The region depicted on the map was located centrally in Denmark, and included the towns of Haderslev, Sommersted, and Kolding. These were important towns in the region, with Haderslev serving as the seat of the prefecture. The map likely shows the topography of the area,