Educatıonın antıquıty ın anatolıa from the epıgraphıc evıdence

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Abstract: In this study through the scrutiny of epigraphic evidence the state of education, educational institutions and practice of education in antiquity in Anatolia is evaluated. In particular, from Hellenistic inscriptions from Ionia and Caria on the west coast of Asia Minor there is record of the existence of an educational system. The terms paidonomos, paidagog- os, paidotribes and grammatikos recorded in inscrip- tions, once or several times are associated with educa- tion, indicating the importance of education. However, in an inscription from the city of Xanthos the presence of a circular field of education (ἐνκυκλίος) is recorded, differing from the gymnasion, palaistra ve didaskaleon recorded in ancient sources. From inscriptions it is learnt that teachers worked for a certain monthly or annual fee and as today, children participatated in competitions or festivals under the guidance of their teachers. The school system was defined through laws and the income and expenses of schools were supervised.