Application by Menches for the post of komogrammateus at Kerkeosiris, Egypt

Menches,  komogrammateus of Kerkeosiris.; Dorion,  of Kerkeosiris.

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Description

Menches seeks reappointment as komogrammateus (village secretary) at Kerkeosiris, Egypt, promising to pay a certain amount of grains at the vllage. A certain Dorion adds 60 artabas to the amount promised by Menches. The text mentions the 51st year (of King Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II), 6th of the Egyption month Pachon (May 25, 119 B.C.)

Details

Title

Application by Menches for the post of komogrammateus at Kerkeosiris, Egypt

Creator

Menches, komogrammateus of Kerkeosiris.
Dorion, of Kerkeosiris.

Full Collection Name

Tebtunis Papyri

Geographic Coverage

Kerkeosiris (Egypt) -- Officials and employees.

Type

Image

Format

Documentary papyri

Extent

1 item

Other Physical Details

papyrus, incomplete

Dimensions

29.5 x 11.4 cm.

Archive

The Bancroft Library

Note

Verso: empty.
18 lines.

Note

Forms part of the Menches archive.

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Linked Resources

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Collection

Tebtunis Papyri