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Abstract

This study explores the evolution of civic epigraphy in the Mediterranean area in the context of the expansion and consolidation of Rome, with special emphasis on the transformations that epigraphic practices underwent in different regions and historical periods. The arrival of Rome in the various Mediterranean areas was a gradual and differentiated process, both in chronological and geographical terms, resulting in a diversity of epigraphic influences reflected in the typological, functional and cultural characteristics of the inscriptions. These not only document changes in socio-political dynamics, but also offer evidence of the identity negotiations between local communities and Roman power, in a situation of constant interaction and adaptation. The dossier includes seven articles that explore this theme from regional and temporal perspectives, from both the western and eastern Mediterranean, focusing on Latin and Greek epigraphy. This comparative approach highlights both common patterns and particularities in the evolution of epigraphy under Roman influence.