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Map of Suriname Showing the Congregation Beraha VeSalom Synagogue, 1687

Hand-colored copperplate engraving map of Suriname, likely from the second edition of Johannes van Keulen's *Zee-Atlas*, depicting the coastline, rivers, and settlements, including the location of the Congregation Beraha VeSalom Synagogue in Jodensavanne. Published in Amsterdam in 1687 by Johannes van Keulen. Shows the earliest cartographic evidence of the second synagogue built in Suriname.

Associated People/Businesses

Keulen, Johannes van, 1654-1715

Geography

Suriname

Subjects

Cartography
Synagogues
Colonies

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Conservation concerns