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The Office of the Epimeletes: Studies in the Administration of Ptolemaic Egypt

The Office of the Epimeletes: Studies in the Administration of Ptolemaic Egypt

Qandeil, Haytham

Hardcover

Series: Sonderreihe Der Abhandlungen Papyrologica Coloniensia

Ancient EgyptGeneral World History

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ISBN10: 350679468X
ISBN13: 9783506794680
Publisher: Brill Schoningh
Published: Jan 19 2024
Pages: 237
Weight: 2.19
Language: English
In this book, the intricate administrative apparatus of Ptolemaic Egypt comes to light. The study delves deeply into the pivotal roles of the epimeletes, a significant administrative official operating at the nome level. This official was tasked with supervising a diverse array of functions that held paramount importance in ensuring the financial stability and control of the Ptolemaic state. Throughout the book's six chapters and four appendices, the evolution of the epimeletes' responsibilities, and the relationships with other officials are meticulously analysed.
Throughout the book, readers are taken on a journey through the third and second centuries B.C., witnessing the epimeletes' involvement in agricultural matters, taxation, monopolies, and more. The book highlights the intricate relationships the epimeletes maintained with various administrative tiers, military officials, and police authorities, shedding light on the collaborative nature of Ptolemaic governance.

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