Die Prosopographie von Aphrodisias

A comprehensive prosopography of Aphrodisias, spanning from the Hellenistic period to late antiquity (3rd century BCE–3rd century CE), reveals critical insights into the city's social structures and political evolution. The study, based on epigraphic and literary sources, catalogs approximately 3,480 individuals, enabling the reconstruction of family trees and analysis of broader societal dynamics. It uncovers patterns in naming conventions—such as the spread of Macedonian names during the Hellenistic era and Roman influences in later periods—while also highlighting social hierarchies, professional life, and political participation. This meticulously curated database serves as a foundational resource for further historical and sociopolitical analyses of Aphrodisias.

Bourtzinakou, I. (2012). Die Prosopographie von Aphrodisias. Heidelberg University Library. https://doi.org/10.11588/HEIDOK.00013639