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Fragment of a petition

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Accession: JE53762
Find spot: Kharabet el Gerza (ancient Philadelphia), Egypt approx. site location
Period: Before 253 B.C.
Date: Before 253 B.C.
Date range: 253 BCE – 253 BCE
Materials: ['1 papyrus ; 28 x 9']
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Description

A fragment of a petition, probably addressed to Zenon. The petitioner complains of being wronged by Hedylos. He had been taken to prison and from there appeals to Zenon to make an inquiry and procure his liberation.

Connections

Found at Kharabet el Gerza (ancient Philadelphia)

Cross-references (5)

TM-Text 1255 primary
APIS-Text oxford-ipap.apis.1095 tier-1
DDbDP-Text p.cair.zen;4;59623 tier-1
DDbDP-Text p.cair.zen.4.59623 tier-1
HGV-Text 1255 tier-1

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