There is apparently a reference to a 5 heket measure in the ca. 1320 B.C. edict of Horemheb.

The following quote comes from [www.touregypt.net] :
"Beside the predominant official systems, other measuring units evidently existed, even in the official domain: the decree of Horemheb refers to a ‘house-ipt’ corresponding to 5 hekat or 50 hin".

Unfortunately, the Breasted translation of this decree given at the TourEgypt site [www.touregypt.net]) makes no mention of 5 hekats.

Does anyone know where I can find out more about this 5 hekat measure, and where I can find the 'house of ipt' written in hieroglyphs? (preferrably on the web)

Many thanks,


Lee Cooper