Three Decrees of Mylasa that Attest Its Loyalty to Maussollos
Abstract
The stele, dating to the fourth century BCE, preserves three decrees issued by Mylasa’s ekklesia and three phylai concerning enemies of the Hekatomnid dynasty. It is first decreed that the property of Arlissis of Thyssollos shall be confiscated for plotting against Maussollos, local dynast and satrap to the Achaemenid king. The second decree punishes the sons of Peldemis for damaging a statue of Maussollos’ father, Hekatomnos. In the third decree, an inquisition is decided after Manitas of Paktyos plotted against Maussollos. Thyssos of Syskos is found guilty of complicity, whereupon his property is confiscated and sold. The document attests to the firm allegiance of Mylasa to Maussollos.
Submitted: Dec. 9, 2025 | Accepted: May 10, 2026 | Published July 9, 2026 | Language: en
Keywords Mylasa • Hekatomnid dynasty • Fourth century BCE • Decree • Maussollos
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