Archiv des Autors: Lucas Villanueva Legler

Edict on the Supply of Alexandria

Posted on 2/19/2018 by Lucas Villanueva Legler

BGU VIII 1730 (P. 13802) This papyrus contains a royal decree which regulates Alexandria’s supply with wheat and legumes. It is especially striking to see the draconic penalties for those who disobey these regulations. The text on this papyrus contains… Read More→

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