This antique map, created in 1665, is titled ‘Tractvs Borysthenis Vulgo Dniepr et Niepr dicti, à Chortika Ostro ad Urbem Oczakow…’ which translates to ‘The Region of the Dnieper and the Bug, from Chortik Island to the City of Ochakov…’.

Ukraine in the early 17th Century was a diverse region with various ethnic groups and languages, including Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and Tatar. It was subject to frequent invasions and wars, with the Cossacks playing a significant role in the region’s history. Agriculture and trade were essential industries, with the Dnieper and Bug rivers serving as crucial transportation routes. The central region of the map, including Очаків, Куцуруб, and Чорноморка, was a vital area for trade and military operations due to its location on the coast of the