World Heritage Site: Dougga / Thugga
Publication Year: 2024
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE5EDCFA87EB
Summary
A groundbreaking analysis of Libyan inscriptions from Dougga reveals key insights into the municipal organization and Punic influences on urbanized Libyans. James Germain Février's 1964-1965 study systematically examined functions and titles documented in inscriptions (RIL 2 to 11), yielding cautious but significant conclusions about local governance structures. The research highlights the interplay between indigenous traditions and external cultural impacts, particularly from Punic sources, offering a nuanced understanding of North African urban civilization during the Numidian period.
Citation
Chaker, S. (2024). Terminologie libyque des titres et fonctions. Diachronie Berbère, 213–230. https://doi.org/10.4000/16r4k
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