Ancient site· Salihli, Manisa
Sardis
Sardes
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Lydian capital where coinage was invented — Croesus's gold-refining workshop is still visible.
Editor's Note
Sardis was an ancient city near the Sart neighbourhood of the Salihli district in Manisa, and served as the capital of the Lydian kingdom. It lies about 9 km from central Salihli and 82 km from İzmir, spread on both sides of the İzmir-Ankara highway.
Read more on Wikipedia →Highlights
- Architectural remains from antiquity
- The layered history of Anatolian civilizations
Practical info
- Location
- 38.4883°N · 28.0403°E
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