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Ancient papyrus unveils spectacular Roman-era corruption and forgery

A recent study by an international team of researchers has revealed a 2,000-year-old corruption scandal, offering a rare glimpse into Roman judicial practices in the provinces of Judea and Arabia during a period of social and political upheaval...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/01/pap

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"During the reign of Emperor #Hadrian, two #Jewish outlaws stood trial for a series of crimes including the freeing of slaves without paying the required fees and inciting rebellion against the #Roman Empire. Details of the gripping case were lost for almost 2,000 years, but have now come to light after researchers translated the longest #Greek #papyrus ever found in the #Judaean Desert."

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Ancient Papyrus Reveals Fraud, Slavery, And A Jewish Rebellion In Wild Roman Criminal Trial
IFLScience · Ancient Papyrus Reveals Fraud, Slavery, And A Jewish Rebellion In Wild Roman Criminal TrialBy Benjamin Taub