The Polis and Royal Power in the Bosporus during the Spartokid Era: lands, citizenship and taxes

Puntos clave

• The study aims to examine the dynamics of polis and royal power in the Bosporus region during the Spartokid era, focusing on land, citizenship, and taxation.
• Historical analysis of ancient texts
• Examination of archaeological findings
• Comparative study of contemporary Hellenistic city-states
• Identified significant royal influence over local governance
• Unearthed complex taxation systems affecting citizenship
• Revealed land ownership patterns indicative of royal and citizen interests