Kléruchiák és határkövek
Cleruchies and Milestones

The religious aspects of Athenian foreign policy in B.C. In the fifth century

Summary/Abstract: The conquests of Athens benefited not only the citizens of Athens, but also the gods themselves. In fact, during the 5th century BC, Athens also dedicated parcels of confiscated land to the gods (Athena, Apollo, Poseidon, etc.) in the conquered territories, which were sometimes organized into cleruchies. This is evidenced in many cases by the boundary stones (horoi) found in Aigina, Chalkis, Samos, Kos etc., which indicate that the land is part of the sanctuary area of the deity. These land holdings were often rented out and the rent received was used to finance the cult place of the deity. The study examines the religious aspects of Athenian expansive foreign policy in the light of the available literary and epigraphical sources.

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