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Container Reference (shelfmark) Papyrus 2970

1. 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:

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.

2. Papyrus 2970(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2970(2)
Title:
Part 2 of the royal ordinances
Scope & Content:
Portion of royal ordinances containing provisions on various matters of security, defining police duties in dealing with lawbreakers, including runaway sailors and brigands. The back is concerned with transport licences and the jurisdictional procedures to follow for negligent officials and in r...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 240 BC
Extent:

Several fragments of varying size from a papyrus roll, written on both sides, along and across the fibres respectively; preserving portions of three columns on each side; housed in a glass frame.

3. Papyrus 2970(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2970(3)
Title:
Part 3 of the royal ordinances
Scope & Content:
Unplaced fragments from a papyrus roll containing royal ordinances, referring to police, river and brigandage.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 240 BC
Extent:

Several small scraps from a papyrus roll, unplaced, written on both sides, along and across the fibres, and preserving portions of a few lines. Housed in a glass frame.

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