Friday, March 14 2025

Tag: papyri

Berenike

Polish archaeologists find papyri containing letters from Roman centurions in Berenike

Polish archaeologists have made a surprising discovery while excavating an animal cemetery at Berenike on the Red Sea. In the unique animal cemetery dating from the 1st and 2nd centuries, the archaeologists found several papyri that could be an invaluable source of information about the ancient inhabitants of Berenike. In addition to papyri, the archaeologists