Aphrodisias, presque une île: la cité et ses réseaux d’Auguste à 249/250

Aphrodisias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in modern-day Turkey, emerged as a distinct political and cultural entity during the Roman period. Despite its initial isolation due to triumviral privileges, Aphrodisias strategically positioned itself as a provincial capital by the mid-3rd century or under Diocletian. This transformation was not solely a result of Roman decisions but also a product of Aphrodisias' proactive networking with neighboring Carian cities. The city cultivated unequal but influential relationships in economic, cultural, and mythological domains, distinguishing itself from other major Asian cities. These findings shed light on how local strategies, rather than just imperial decrees, shaped the status and influence of ancient cities.

Pont, A.-V. (1970). Aphrodisias, presque une île: la cité et ses réseaux d’Auguste à 249/250. Chiron, Bd. 42 (2012). https://doi.org/10.34780/BD12-C46E