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Stratonicea (Antiquity)
Author(s) : Karioris Panayotis , Kalogeropoulou Georgia (19/9/2006)Translation : Kalogeropoulou Georgia , Karioris Panagiotis
For citation: Karioris Panayotis, Kalogeropoulou Georgia, "Stratonicea (Antiquity)",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=10061>
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Statonicea was an important Seleucid city in Caria. It was founded in the 3rd cent. BC and soon reached a great level of prosperity due to the Seleucids, who favoured the city and ensured its domination in the region. Stratonicea must have been a Macedonian katoikia and a synoikismos of the existing Carian communities of the area as well. By taking advantage of the pre-existing political structures and the significant sanctuaries of Hecate at Lagina, Zeus at Panamara and Zeus Chrysaoreus, center of the Chrysaoric League, Stratonicea eventually evolved into a city of particular organisation and unique features.
Administrative Dependence
Seleucid Kingdom, Rhodes, civitas libera
Historical Region
Caria
Geographical Location
South Turkey
Other Names
Stratonice, Stratonikeia, Strateinikeia, Chrysaoris, Idrias, Eski Hissar
1. Geography
2. Foundation
3. History
4. Coinage
5. Eminent personalities
6. Political organisation
7. Religion and sanctuaries
8. Archaeology
8.1. The archaeological research
8.2. Topography
8.3. Public buildings
8.3.1. The Bouleuterion
8.3.2. The Agora
8.3.3. The Theatre
8.3.4. The Gymnasium
8.5. The Urban Sanctuaries
8.5. The Necropolis
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