Papyrus Oxyrhynchus

Papyrus Oxyrhynchus refers to a collection of ancient manuscripts discovered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries at Oxyrhynchus, an ancient city in Egypt. These papyrus fragments contain a wide range of texts, including literary works, historical documents, and everyday writings from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD. They are invaluable to scholars for their insights into ancient Greek and Roman life, language, and culture. The finds have helped fill gaps in our understanding of literature, philosophy, and social practices of the time, making them a significant resource in the study of classical antiquity.