Kellis (Asmant al Kharab), in Dakhleh Oasis (11 km east of Mut), is aesthetically delightful and archaeologically invaluable. It was established during the Roman occupation of Egypt and continued to be used and expanded as a Coptic settlement. It contains everything from Roman aqueducts to Roman temples (including one dedicated to the deity Tutu) and Christian churches. One of the most important aspects of Kellis is the discovery of over 2000 papyrii inscribed in Greek and Coptic, a set of Maichaean fragments and several wooden codices. One of the codices consists of eight wooden boards which archive farming accounts for a four year period in the 4th century AD.
The excavations at Kellis are reported on the Monash University website. In addition, Colin Hope and K.A. Worp have published an article about two miniature codices from Kellis, in PDF format. It has a plan of the Temple of Tutu.
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The excavations at Kellis are reported on the Monash University website. In addition, Colin Hope and K.A. Worp have published an article about two miniature codices from Kellis, in PDF format. It has a plan of the Temple of Tutu.
Click on the small photograph to see the larger image.
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