New inscriptions from Aphrodisias (1995-2001)

A significant discovery of 33 Greek inscriptions from Aphrodisias, unearthed between 1995 and 2001, sheds new light on the city's political, social, and religious landscape during the late Roman Republic. Among these, an honorary inscription by philosopher Alexander of Aphrodisias for his father stands out, offering rare insight into the intellectual and familial dynamics of the era. Additionally, a posthumous decree for a prominent local citizen provides early evidence of civic achievements likely tied to 1st-century BC conflicts and diplomacy. The inscriptions also detail cult practices, gladiatorial games, and the city's economic ties with Rome, including references to occupations like bronze-smithing and land ownership by a senatorial family member. This corpus enhances our understanding of Aphrodisias' prosopography and its complex relations with Roman provincial administration.

Chaniotis, A. (2010). New inscriptions from Aphrodisias (1995-2001). Heidelberg University Library. https://doi.org/10.11588/PROPYLAEUMDOK.00000713