Although the site dates back to the bronze age, the city of Aphrodisias only came into prominence at the start of Roman rule. The citizens of Aphrodisias were enthusiastic supporters of Rome and were consequently honoured with donations to the shrine of Aphrodite by Julius Caesar. Caesar also granted the city free status, which meant it was answerable to the emperor rather than the provincial governor. Coinage started in the 1st century B.C. and continued until at least the reign of Valerian I.
Diocletian's lesser known Edict used to be called "Diocletian's Currency Revaluation" , but is now known as the "Aphrodisias Currency Inscription". It used to adorn the walls of the basilica. Only fragments have been found. The inscriptions were on marble panels, rather than the walls themselves, unlike the inscriptions at Stratonikeia (see web-page). Although I asked, none of these fragments seem to be on public display at the site. The language was Latin, which probably made it a bit difficult for the locals. The Edict was to be enacted on 1st September 301 A.D. and was presumably disseminated from Diocletian's capital at Nicomedia. The importance of this Edict is that it supposedly 'explains' the currency reforms Diocletian was implementing. Unfortunately the wording is a bit vague so we still don't know exactly what he intended.
The Basilica where the fragments of the "Currency Inscription" were found. At least I think it is, if I was paying attention.
The Sebasteion or Augusteum, was jointly dedicated, according to a 1st century inscription, "To Aphrodite, the Divine Augusti and the People".
Further view of the Sebasteion or Augusteum. 
Wall decoration!
The splendid Theatre with yours truly catching his breath after a long climb.
Temple of Aphrodite.
Bouleuterion (Council House). It consists of a small semi-circular auditorium. Originally there were 12 more rows of seats and the whole covered in a vaulted roof and lit by a series of tall arched windows.
The western end of the Stadium. It measures approximately 270m by 60m. It would have had a capacity of 30,000 spectators. It is one of the best preserved stadia around the Mediterranean.
The eastern end of the Stadium.
Monumental gateway, or Tetrapylon, leading from the main north-west street of the town to the front of the Temple of Aphrodite.
Aphrodite. One of many great sculptures in and around the museum.
