Your Day in the Ancient Greek World
June 23
June 23 in ancient Greece is represented in our source-audited archive by 2 verified records spanning AD 6 to AD 343. 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 6
Life on This Day
A Private Letter Urges Its Recipient to Come with Money
On June 23, AD 6, a Greek private letter urgently asked its recipient to come with money and mentioned that he had not joined the army.
Sources
Primary evidence
- SB XX 14296
Modern scholarship
- University of California papyrus catalogue
Public links
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AD 343
Life on This Day
A Veteran and His Wife Petition after Burglars Tunnel into Their House
On June 23, AD 343, a veteran and his wife submitted a Greek petition after burglars allegedly tunneled into their house.
Sources
Primary evidence
- British Library Papyrus 245
Modern scholarship
- British Library Papyri Collection catalogue
Public links