Seeing Sardis, the magnificent capital of Lydia, the ancient Anatolian civilization that lived before the Hellenes and Romans, confirmed my belief that civilization began in Anatolia. Dr.Hasan Nedim Göksel GÖKTUĞ

Ольга Генч

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If you are passing through these places, be sure to set aside a couple of hours to explore the ancient city. Good restoration, you will be impressed. Don't forget that the city consists of two parts. The second part is 1..1.5km from the main one

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inal Bey

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The Ancient City of Sardes, located in the Salihli district of Manisa, offers a unique experience to its visitors with its thousands of years of history. Sardes, the capital of the Lydian Kingdom, is known as one of the richest and most powerful cities in the ancient world. In particular, the beginning of the use of gold coins here has moved the city to a privileged position on the historical scene. History of the Ancient City of Sardes Sardes, B.C. 7. it has shown a great development as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom in the century. The city, which was founded during the reign of King Giges, reached a great wealth thanks to gold mining during the time of King Croesus. The Lydians led the history of world trade by minting the first coin. Sardes, which came under the domination of many civilizations such as the Persians, Alexander the Great and the Romans, also maintained its importance during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The city, which became the episcopal center during the Byzantine Empire, has lost its former glory over time.

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