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Saturday Sampler Tour | Letters from Karanis

Saturday, August 20, 2016
2:00-3:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Map
The University of Michigan excavated the town of Karanis, Egypt from 1924-1935. During the excavation, papyrus scrolls were discovered containing tax rolls, temple records, grain yields, and family feuds. Yes, families fought with each other by sending long-distance messages on papyrus scrolls! On this interactive tour, we will explore everyday objects from Karanis and hear snippets of these ancient (exasperated!) family letters.
Building: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Event Type: Other
Tags: Archaeology, Classical Studies, Museum, Papyrology, Tour
Source: Happening @ Michigan from Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Tours