Ostrakon

Coptic

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Pottery fragments with ink inscriptions are called Ostraka. Written in Greek, ostraka represent a Hellenized and elite Christian community in Kharga. This example is a receipt related to the military and indicate the presence of the members of the Roman army at Kharga in this period.

Ostrakon, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, Coptic

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