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Riches in the Ground. How Did Ancient Greeks Protect Private Wealth?

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  • Frédérique Duyrat

    (EPHE - École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford)

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–. This article provides an overview of how ancient Greeks and their neigbours safeguarded their private wealth from the 7th to 1st century BC. It focuses on metal, one of the most durable of goods and the only one that is well documented by texts and archaeology. It examines literary sources, archaeological evidence, and iconography to explore the reasons for hoarding, and the methods and locations used for safekeeping. The study reveals that Greeks employed a variety of containers, from simple bags to elaborate chests, to protect their assets. Common hiding places included homes, buried caches, and sacred precincts.

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  • Frédérique Duyrat, 2025. "Riches in the Ground. How Did Ancient Greeks Protect Private Wealth?," Post-Print hal-05458499, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05458499
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