Asia Minor in the Long Sixth Century, St. John’s College, Oxford, December 2–3 2016
This workshop brings together historians and archaeologists working on diverse aspects of Asia Minor in the sixth century, in order to produce a comprehensive impression of the quality of life during the last century or so before the end of Antiquity. Topics to be discussed include the physical development of large and small settlements, their financial situation, and the proportion between public and private investment. We will compare imperial, provincial, and local initiatives in city and countryside and examine the main motivations, including civic or personal pride, military incentives and, of course, religious stimuli.
The workshop will take place on Saturday 3 December. The evening before Andrew Wilson will present recent results of the Aphrodisias South Agora excavations. All are welcome.