The Euripidean text dates to the 3 rd century CE. It is written on the back of a land survey from the late 2 nd century CE or early 3 rd century CE. It contains an excerpt from Ino in the first column ...
The Derveni papyrus, an ancient Greek papyrus roll, is considered to be Europe's oldest surviving readable manuscript.
Archaeologists in Saqqara found an ancient, well-preserved papyrus scroll with spells from the Book of the Dead written on it, photos show. Photo from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...