71. Papyrus 2970(1)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2970(1)
- Title:
- Part 1 of the royal ordinances
- Scope & Content:
- Portion of royal ordinances on both sides of a papyrus roll. The recto preserves ordinances concerning cleruchs (military settlers), with a personnel section listing infantry, cavalry and administrative officers of three Egyptian districts in positions; each name is accompanied by a statement of...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- c. 240 BC
- Extent:
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Five fragments of varying size and four scraps from a papyrus roll, written on both sides, along and across the fibres respectively; preserving portions of three columns on the front and two columns on the back; housed in a glass frame.