File:Khalili Collection Aramaic Documents IA 4REV.jpg
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Letter from Akhvamazda to Bagavant
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| Title |
Letter from Akhvamazda to Bagavant |
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manuscript  |
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| Description |
English: When Bagavant returned to Khulmi following a visit to his master Akhvamazda, he received a command to clear sand from the house of Akhvamazda. This is apparently a caravanserai, probably a station on the road in the Persian postal system, in a sandy desert which is susceptible to frequent sand storms. The fragmentary nature of the letter does not allow a full interpretation of its content. This is compounded by the fact hat the crucial word can mean 'sand' as well as 'vinegar' - a term that refers to wine that is not fully fermented. This was given to soldiers or workers to be used as a low-grade wine or as seasoning. |
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| Language |
Imperial Aramaic |
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| Date |
351 BC |
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leather |
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| Place of creation |
Bactria |
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| References |
https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/aramaic-documents/khalili-collection-aramaic-documents-letter-from-akhvamazda-to-bagavant-ia4/ (English) |
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