A new Greek petition from Hellenistic Egypt

Láda, Csaba (2009) A new Greek petition from Hellenistic Egypt. Acta Antiqua, 49 (4). pp. 375-382. ISSN 0044-5975

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Abstract

Description and discussion of a papyrus document from Egypt dated to 191 BC, containing a Greek petition to an official of the dioiketes. The subject of the petition is a dispute between a group of naukleroi transporting royal grain on the Nile and some telonai concerning payment of the τɛτάρτη τω̂ν ναύλων. The naukleroi complain that the telonai unjustifiably and unlawfully demand money from them.

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