Demotic Dictionary

This jar contains an agreement written between a gardener and a woman who owned a garden in ancient Egypt. Dating from the Roman Period, it provides details of her expectations about how he was to care for it.

Demotic Dictionary unveils culture of ancient Egypt

Four-decade project deepens knowledge of ancient life and links to modern languages

Jan 28, 2013

Language offers rare insight into ancient Egyptians

Prof. Janet Johnson says Demotic Dictionary reveals 'personal side of Egyptians'

Oct 22, 2012

Chicago Demotic Dictionary refines knowledge of influential language

Sep 17, 2012

Dictionary translates ancient Egypt life

Oriental Institute completes 37-year effort to create major research source on Demotic language

Sep 17, 2012