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August 17, 2025

The Lead Letter of Pistos from Patraeus

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The lead letter contains a list of debtors and the amounts owed, indicating economic interactions in ancient times.
Key details include references to gold staters and a unique personal name not previously documented in history.
The discovery occurred in the ancient Greek settlement submerged in Taman Bay, shedding light on historical trade practices.
This finding highlights the importance of uncovering personal correspondence to understand ancient economic relations.

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Analysis of a lead letter reveals a list of debtors in ancient Greek settlement, suggesting trade connections.

Zavoykina et al. (2019) studied this question.

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