Ethnic Composition of Ptolemaic Egypt: the Case of the Fayum Oasis. The Research Problems Cover Image

Struktura etniczna Egiptu ptolemejskiego na przykładzie oazy Fajum. Problemy badawcze
Ethnic Composition of Ptolemaic Egypt: the Case of the Fayum Oasis. The Research Problems

Author(s): Joanna Wilimowska
Subject(s): History, Ancient World
Published by: Instytut Historyczny Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

Summary/Abstract: This article is a presentation of methods and tools to explore the ethnic composition of Ptolemaic Egypt. Ethnicity may be indicated on the basis of self-identification, onomastics or religious practices. Valuable insight into ethnic structure of the Ptolemaic monarchy is offered especially by the preserved material from the Fayum Oasis.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 37-49
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish