Abstract
A hitherto overlooked papyrus in the British Library reveals how Egyptian villagers managed the payment of their annual poll-tax quota in early Islamic Egypt. This text forms part of the archive of a moneylender in 8thh century Thebes, Daniel son of Pachom, which shows him to be a wealthy member of the community who loaned money to others in need. Daniel's finances, activities, and family life are examined for the first time in light of this material.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 229-239 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Archiv für Papyrusforschung und verwandte Gebiete |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2014 |
Keywords
- Archive
- Coptic
- Islamic Egypt
- Moneylending
- Taxation