Your Day in the Ancient Greek World
July 3
July 3 in ancient Greece is represented in our source-audited archive by 2 verified records spanning AD 158 to AD 218. Together, the entries below connect this calendar date with different moments in the ancient Greek world through historical and documentary evidence.
Across the centuries
On This Day
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AD 158
Life on This Day
A Taxpayer Contributes to River-Police Boats and Guards
On July 3, AD 158, a Greek receipt recorded contributions connected with river-police boats, guards and guard posts.
Sources
Primary evidence
- P.Aberdeen 78
Modern scholarship
- Modern papyrological edition
Public links
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AD 218
Life on This Day
Grain Collectors Acknowledge Three Artabas of Wheat
On July 3, AD 218, grain collectors at Neilopolis acknowledged receipt of three artabas of wheat in a Greek document.
Sources
Primary evidence
- British Library Papyrus 351
- P.Lond. II 351
Modern scholarship
- British Library Papyri Collection catalogue
Public links