The volume presents a group of papyri, discovered in the 1890s and
partially published by Grenfell and Hunt in 1897 (P. Grenf. II). They
come from the Khargha Oasis and date to the period 237 to 314. Many of
them relate to a family of 'nekrotaphoi' - 'undertakers', an activity
which also included responsibility for the mummification process (rather
than just grave-digging). The texts contain petitions, letters and
private legal instruments (such as loans, mandates, deeds of gift or
sales).