Ostraka and Other Inscribed Material from Bir Shawish, Small Oasis: Excavation Seasons 2005 and 2007 Volume 54

by Marek Dospl

Informal documents and remains of material culture, when analyzed properly, offer a unique window into the daily lives and workings of ancient civilizations. Published here in their archaeological context and with any relevant artifacts, the documents and inscriptions excavated recently in Egypt's Western Desert represent a valuable addition to our meager documentation of the Bahriya Oasis in the first centuries CE.

This is the first comprehensive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979975875
• ISBN13: 9780979975875
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: American Society of Papyrologists
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.7" x 11.1"