The Memphite Sacerdotal Decree of 161 BCE (Plates I–V)

Abstract The present article deals with a little-known sacerdotal decree composed under Ptolemy VI Philometor in 161 BCE and includes new hieroglyphic copy, translation, commentary. document is the most recent of preserved Ptolemaic priestly decrees. It particular historical interest because it provides information on coronation ceremonies for Memphis, an event not mentioned other sources. Other notable elements are reference to revolt or unrest fact that royal cartouches consistently erased. Although text has usual structure synodal decrees shows, particular, several parallels 196 185 , contains significant deviations from these texts cannot be considered copy simple update earlier texts.