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The Antinoopolis Charioteers Papyrus and Alexander the Great

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Brent Nongbri

One of the most famous illustrated papyri is a scrap that was found in a garbage heap in the Egyptian city of Antinoopolis. The papyrus contains a painting of a group of charioteers wearing brightly colored racing outfits. The papyrus … Continue reading →

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