Ancient Egypt Yields Rare Canopus Decree Copy After 150 Years
TL;DR
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a complete, intact copy of the 238 BCE Canopus Decree at Tell El-Fara’in, the first full copy found in over 150 years. The decree, inscribed entirely in hieroglyphs, details royal donations, religious festivals, and administrative reforms during Ptolemaic rule, providing valuable insights into ancient Egyptian governance, religion, and language.
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