Land-Mistresses in Graeco-Roman Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Minia University, Egypt

Abstract

Women During The Graeco-Roman Period Held Many Important Positions And Had Many Types Of Occupations. Agricultural Occupations Were Among The Most Significance Works Of Women. She Works At The Field As A Labour As Well As She Owns The Field As The Land-Mistress. This Paper Aims To Highlight The Role Of Women As Land Mistress In Graeco-Roman Egypt Through Displaying Examples Of Successful Land-Mistress, Explaining Their Land Management And Clarifying Their Economical Impact During Greek And Roman Periods In Egypt. This Study Depends On Analyzing Methodology Of Documents From Family Archives And Other Documentary Sources. Results Of This Study Reveals The Women Had Economic Impact As A Landowner And This Impact Varied Through Time Because She Lost A Lot Of Her Legal Rights During The Roman Period.

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