Sardes

Sardes, the capital city of the Lydian Kingdom, is located near Manisa-Salihli, on the road to Ankara. The Government Palace and the other offical buildings were defended by strong city walls against possible attacks. Gold refineries and jewelery shops had been found during the excavations in the area. These shops were located near Sardes River. On the other hand, Akropol excavations brought the archeologists across numerous Byzantium monuments.

Houses belonging to the people of Sardes were extremely simple. In general, they were made up of sun-dried brick walls and reed roofs. Most of them consisted of only one room.

 Sardes, when attacked by the Kymers at the second half of the 7th century, then had to be surrounded by thick city walls.

The grave of the King and the Queen were made of rather heavy marble blocks.

The Artemis Altar, which was built in 3000 B.C. resambles the Kybele Altar. Later excavations had prooven that the altar actually had been dedicated to Artemis. The construction of this altar had been completed in three levels. Then, in 4th century A.C. it was started to be used as a church.

Sardes, where the excavations are still carried on, for sure, is a must to see. We have been to that marvelous historical place for you. The taste of delicious Salihli meat ball is still with us. We are sure you will like it, too.

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