Papyri from Oxyrhynchus

Papyri from Oxyrhynchus are ancient manuscripts discovered in the Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus, dating mainly from the centuries around 100 to 700 AD. Made from the papyrus plant, these documents include letters, literary texts, official records, and early Christian writings. Their discovery in the late 19th and early 20th centuries has provided invaluable insights into daily life, language, literature, and religion during antiquity. Preserved by Egypt’s dry climate, these papyri are crucial for understanding the history and culture of the Greco-Roman world and early Christianity.