Some remarks on economic history of Byzantine Sardis in the 5th century

A significant agreement between the ekdikos (a Byzantine official) and the builders of Sardis in 459 AD, previously attributed to political or administrative factors, is reinterpreted through an economic lens. This study challenges conventional narratives by analyzing broader economic, social, and urban structures of Byzantine Sardis during the 5th century. It suggests that the agreement was driven by economic circumstances rather than solely political ones, offering a new perspective on the city's economic history. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating archaeological evidence with historical documentation to reconstruct the economic context of the time.

Draskovic, M. (2013). Some remarks on economic history of Byzantine Sardis in the 5th century. Zbornik Radova Vizantoloskog Instituta, (50-1), 75–111. https://doi.org/10.2298/zrvi1350075d