Foreign communities in Roman and Late Roman Asia Minor. Some case studies (Caria and Cilicia)

Ancient Anatolia was a land of transition of peoples and presented a great cultural diversity all over its history. This is due mainly to its particular geographic position, connecting East and West, which made it a territory of dialogue between cultures since its far origins. This region is an interesting case study for the topic of migration and migrant experience in Antiquity, as it was a multicultural region opened to political, commercial and cultural exchanges. Some case studies from the ancient regions of Caria and Cilicia will be presented.