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This paper aims to analyze how the cultural identity of the Syracusan Kingdom evolved before and after its Roman conquest.

April 13, 2026Open Access

Continuity or Change? The Syracusan Kingdom before and after the Roman Conquest

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This examination uncovers cultural continuity in the Syracusan Kingdom post-Roman conquest, suggesting adaptive identity strategies.

This paper aims to analyze how the cultural identity of the Syracusan Kingdom evolved before and after its Roman conquest.
Examined archaeological evidence of urbanism and material culture from the Syracusan Kingdom.
Analyzed economic and cultural strategies employed between 263BC and 215BC.
Assessed long-term processes of acculturation in the context of political changes post-Hiero II.
Identified sustained Greek cultural traditions in south-eastern Sicily during Roman rule.
Demonstrated that Roman influence was gradual and selective, integrating with existing Hellenistic traditions.
Supported the concept of 'cultural ambidexterity', where local identities adjusted under new political frameworks.

Roksana Chowaniec (2026) studied this question.

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