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Egypt Discovery: Homeric Papyrus Found With Mummy
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.
BBC World Service
Egypt Discovery: Homeric Papyrus Found With Mummy
An ancient papyrus fragment, believed to be from the Homeric period, was discovered with a mummy in Egypt. This discovery offers potential new insights into ancient literature. An archaeological discovery in Egypt has revealed a papyrus fragment containing text attributed to Homer. The papyrus was found with a mummy, suggesting a historical find. The find was made in Egypt, adding to the country's rich archaeological heritage. The papyrus contains text from the ancient Greek epic poems. The find is for understanding ancient literature and burial practices. Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a papyrus fragment believed to contain text from the works of Homer. The papyrus was found during excavations in the Saqqara necropolis. The find was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
GDELT Global Events
Egypt Appoints Financial Regulatory Authority Assistant
Hamdi Badawi has been appointed as the assistant to the head of Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority. This appointment is part of ongoing administrative changes. This move aims to strengthen oversight of the financial sector and is part of ongoing economic reforms.
GDELT Global Events
Egrobots Unveils Harvesting Robot in Egypt
Robotics specialist Egrobots has announced the launch of a new harvesting robot in Egypt and the wider Arab region. The company focuses on DeepTech and intelligent robotics.
Bluesky Social
Shell to Start Egypt Gas Production Late 2026
Shell will commence gas production at the Mina West field in Egypt's segment of the Mediterranean Sea. Production is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Bluesky Social