Discovery of a Remarkable Papyrus

A significant discovery in Egypt involved a clump of papyrus found during an excavation at the cemetery of ancient Philadelphia, about two hours south of Cairo. It was uncovered by archaeologist Heba Adley in November 2022 and contained 97 lines of Euripides, with around 70 lines never before read. The physical appearance of the papyrus resembled discarded sheets of paper, making it difficult to restore as it was not precisely folded or organized. The unexpected nature of the find has led to discussions about its purpose, whether it was an offering, mistakenly discarded, or used for another reason.