Introduction Lagina was one of the most important religious centers of ancient Caria. Known throughout the ancient world as the principal sanctuary of the cult of Hecate, it stands as a significant historical sacred site demonstrating how the indigenous religious traditions of Anatolia became integrated into the Hellenistic and Roman worlds. The origins of the cult of Hecate remain uncertain. Nevertheless, many scholars argue that its roots predate the Archaic Period (c. 800–

Introduction With a settlement history spanning more than 2,500 years, Stratonikeia is one of the rare places where the Carian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, Ottoman, and Republican periods can all be traced within the same geographical setting. The significance of Stratonikeia lies not merely in the succession of civilizations that once inhabited the site, but in the remarkable way the traces they left behind continue to coexist and interact within the same landscap

I went to Bodrum Castle . I wanted to find out how long a stone on which I had written an article would remain on display. Inside the castle, there was a poster stating that the exhibition titled “ Inflation and Purchasing Power in Antiquity ” would end on December 21, 2026. Therefore, my question was simple but important: Was this stone part of the exhibition, and would it be removed along with it? The search for an answer revealed a situation far more striking than the que