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Ro
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[German version]

(r­, literally 'cup') is an Egyptian measure of capacity for fluids and dry goods at 1/32 Hin (c. 0,48 l) and corresponds to c. 0,015 l.

Bibliography

1 W. Helck, S. Vleming, s. v. Maße u. Gewichte, LÄ 3, 1201 f.

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Schulzki, Heinz-Joachim (Mannheim), “Ro”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 19 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e1023780>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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