- Tarih ve Gelecek Dergisi
- Vol: 7 Issue: 2
- Presence of the Oriental Community Evidenced by Epigraphic Monuments from Dardania
Presence of the Oriental Community Evidenced by Epigraphic Monuments from Dardania
Authors : Emine HAJDARİ
Pages : 615-622
Doi:10.21551/jhf.917202
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Publication Date : 2021-06-22
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Upon the invasion of Dardania by the Romans and its inclusion in the administrative, political and judicial framework, the Dardanians became subject to a number of socio-political, economic and cultural changes. As part of such changes, representatives of various communities arrived in Dardania, who came from military, colonizers, merchants, slaves and metal craftsmen, as evidenced by epigraphic monuments. Given Dardania’s geographic position as well as its natural riches, provided that several Roman citizens arrived in the province from the eastern and western provinces. The epigraphic data found makes it clear the presence of oriental communities in the whole territory of Dardania, who except for being in the military and in trade, also held public functions in urban centres.Keywords : Dardania, oriental community, epigraphic monuments