Berlin Papyrus 6619

ID: berlin-papyrus-6619

Berlin Papyrus 6619 is an ancient Egyptian papyrus document that dates back to the Ptolemaic period, specifically around the 2nd century BCE. It is primarily known for containing a portion of the famous Greek text known as the "Iliad," traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The papyrus fragment is significant for several reasons.

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