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Egypt Discovery: Homeric Papyrus Found With Mummy

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An ancient papyrus fragment believed to be from Homer's Odyssey has been discovered with a mummy in Egypt. The fragment is dated to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. It was found in the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus.

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BBC World Service

“An ancient papyrus fragment believed to be from Homer's Odyssey has been discovered with a mummy in Egypt.”

Radio Romania Intl

“Ultimi pasa geria ii vasului de Croazia Raffectat de Hanta Virusa o fost repatriati iar de pe insul aspanio latene rife, unde n-a vă aputut an cu rapendru de barcară celor de la borde.”

ABC Radio National

“About a meter long and it's selling for just under 7.5,000 dollars.”

RRI Pro 1 Jakarta

“sebelas hasis bagi klaiflan kabeliers. Sematar itu dari Kubu Piston. Kari selefon.”

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