Ptolemaic Texts
Artifact
On Display
Documents from the era of the Library of Alexandria, showing the blend of Greek and Egyptian culture.
Era:
Ptolemaic Period
Current Location:
British Museum, London
Materials:
Papyrus
Limestone ostraca
Pottery sherds
Stone inscriptions
Wood panels
Research Confidence:
(100%)
About Ptolemaic Texts
Ptolemaic texts are a vast collection of ancient documents written primarily in Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic scripts during the Ptolemaic period of Egypt (305-30 BCE). These texts encompass administrative documents, literary works, scientific treatises, religious texts, and astronomical calculations. They were typically written on papyrus scrolls, though some were inscribed on stone or pottery (ostraca). The texts represent a crucial bridge between ancient Egyptian and Hellenistic cultures, documenting the complex multicultural society of Ptolemaic Egypt.
Historical Significance
Documents from the era of the Library of Alexandria, showing the blend of Greek and Egyptian culture.
Physical Details
Dimensions:
Materials:
Papyrus, Limestone ostraca, Pottery sherds, Stone inscriptions, Wood panels
Quick Facts
Type:
Artifact
Era:
Ptolemaic Period
Where to See It
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British Museum, London
Currently on Display