Emmer Wheat and Barley Prices in the Late New Kingdom: A Ramessid Price Paradox Resolved. Issue 1 (June 2018)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Emmer Wheat and Barley Prices in the Late New Kingdom: A Ramessid Price Paradox Resolved. Issue 1 (June 2018)
- Main Title:
- Emmer Wheat and Barley Prices in the Late New Kingdom: A Ramessid Price Paradox Resolved
- Authors:
- van Pelt, W. Paul
Heinrich, Frits - Abstract:
- This brief contribution uses archaeobotanical data to quantify the edible weight and energetic value of a khar of emmer wheat and a khar of barley. It then combines these data with emmer and barley prices from late New Kingdom Deir el-Medina to argue that, contrary to conventional wisdom, emmer wheat was more expensive per calorie than barley during most of this period. It furthermore argues that emmer wheat and barley were delivered to the workers in almost equal quantities.
- Is Part Of:
- Journal of Egyptian archaeology. Volume 104:Issue 1(2018)
- Journal:
- Journal of Egyptian archaeology
- Issue:
- Volume 104:Issue 1(2018)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 104, Issue 1 (2018)
- Year:
- 2018
- Volume:
- 104
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2018-0104-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- 103
- Page End:
- 107
- Publication Date:
- 2018-06
- Subjects:
- Deir el-Medina -- cereal deliveries -- barley -- edible weight -- emmer wheat -- energetic value -- New Kingdom -- price levels
Egypt -- Antiquities -- Periodicals
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Egypt
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Égypte -- Antiquités -- Périodiques
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http://www.uk.sagepub.com/home.nav ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1177/0307513319826839 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0307-5133
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