Archi-. L’expression de la supériorité hiérarchique entre artisans dans les papyrus égyptiens

Key Points

• To explore the meaning and context of the term 'archi-' and its relation to professional hierarchies in ancient Egypt.
• Analysis of historical documents from Ptolemaic, Roman, and Byzantine Egypt.
• Identification of the term 'archi-' in various professional contexts.
• Investigation of the roles and occupations associated with 'archi-'.
• Synthesis of findings on the implications of these roles within social hierarchies.
• 'Archi-' may refer to a president of a professional association or public worker.
• Certain trades are consistently linked with 'archi-' across different periods.
• The term appears in significant documents highlighting social hierarchy and professional roles throughout Egyptian history.

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