place
Aegyptus
Egypt
Grain-rich province governed by an equestrian prefect in place of a king ever since Augustus; key to the corn supply.
Reading notes
- The Annals §2.59 sets out for Egypt
The grain-province Augustus had sealed off from senators.
- The Histories §1.11 Egypt
Grain-rich province governed by an equestrian prefect in the emperor's name ever since Augustus, and never entrusted to a senator.