Priene, il Panionion e gli Ecatomnidi

At the beginning of the Hellenistic Age the Ionian small town of Priene, nowadays famous for its extraordinary archeological remains, appears to have been rebuilt in a place different from the original site. The persons and reasons which gave rise to this second foundation of the town are investigated in the present paper. After recent achievements, the historical context of the rebirth of Priene can be described in detail, casting new light on the relationships between Priene and the dynasty of the Hecatomnids, the satraps of Caria, and on the role held by Priene in the sanctuary of Poseidon Helikonios (the Panionion), meeting place of the Ionian poleis.