Between the late second and early third century A.D., Sicily appears to have entered a phase of marked prosperity, as suggested by its economic history. This development was largely driven by the production and trade of agricultural goods, activities that were most likely encouraged by the Severan dynasty and the provincial elite. During this period, the urban landscape underwent significant transformations, directly reflecting the dynamics of economic growth. Such changes are particularly evident in the monumental remains of the principal coastal cities of western Sicily, where numerous architectural disiecta membra—datable solely on stylistic grounds—can be attributed to this specific phase. By analyzing the principal extant evidence, the project seeks to reconstruct a broader picture of the coastal centers of eastern Sicily, a region notably receptive to influences from the eastern Mediterranean.
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