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The volume presents a group of papyri, discovered in the 1890s and partially published by Grenfell and Hunt in 1897 (P. Grenf. II). They come from the Khargha Oasis and date to the period 237 to 314. Many of them relate to a family of 'nekrotaphoi' - 'undertakers', an activity which also included responsibility for the mummification process (rather than just grave-digging). The texts contain petitions, letters and private legal instruments (such as loans, mandates, deeds of gift or sales).

The Undertakers of the Great Oasis

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The volume presents a group of papyri, discovered in the 1890s and partially published by Grenfell and Hunt in 1897... Read more

    Publisher: Egypt Exploration Society
    Publication Date: 30/10/2017
    ISBN13: 9780856982347, 978-0856982347
    ISBN10: 856982342

    Number of Pages: 148

    Non Fiction , History

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    The volume presents a group of papyri, discovered in the 1890s and partially published by Grenfell and Hunt in 1897 (P. Grenf. II). They come from the Khargha Oasis and date to the period 237 to 314. Many of them relate to a family of 'nekrotaphoi' - 'undertakers', an activity which also included responsibility for the mummification process (rather than just grave-digging). The texts contain petitions, letters and private legal instruments (such as loans, mandates, deeds of gift or sales).

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