New lights on the Office of the wAH mw (Choachyte) in Thebes in the Late Period

The study focuses on the Office of the wAH mw (Choachyte) at Thebes during the Late Period, through abnormal hieratic and demotic scripts. While some studies have examined the role of the Choachyte in the Ptolemaic period, research on their role in the Late Period has been inadequate. The choachyte played an important role in social life in ancient Egypt, whether through their work by conducting funeral rites, maintaining burial sites, overseeing the execution of rituals, and performing the libation of water for the soul of the deceased or their prominent appearances in texts related to buying, selling, borrowing, marriage, partnerships, donations, and disputes. In addition, through their participation in group meetings, they (The Choachytes group) endeavor to address and resolve work-related discussions and issues among the members.
The choachyte archives provide a comprehensive view of the social aspects of ancient Egypt. They reveal marriage customs, what happens when disputes between two parties escalate, and the details of buying and selling between individuals. They also provide valuable insights into women's marriage, work, and endowment rights.
This study sheds light on the role of the choachyte through the analysis of abnormal hieratic and demotic texts. It examines the role of women holding the title of Choachyte. It was noted from the texts that a substantial number of women were engaged in this office, whether they held the title of Choachyte or performed the duties of the office without the title.