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Potsherd with reference to Passover
Potsherd with reference to Passover
Potsherd from Elephantine, 475 BCE, Egypt Gallery 19: Ancient Near East This letter is written on a potsherd (ostraca) in Aramaic and refers at one point to the Passover. It was discovered at the 5th century BC Jewish settlement at Elephantine, Egypt, home to a thriving Jewish community. Clay potsherds were a cheap alternative to papyrus and ideal for writing short messages. The Passover commemorates the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses through the wilderness back to the land of Canaan.
