- Period:
- 1200 BCE – 546 BCE
- Capital:
- Sardes
- Region:
- Batı Anadolu
- Type:
- kingdom
- Religion:
- Politeizm (Kibele, Artemis)
- Language:
- Lidyaca (Hint-Avrupa)
- Government:
- Monarşi
It is famed for the legendary wealth of King Croesus. It was conquered by the Persian Empire.
Rulers (2)
- Kral Gyges · 680 BCE–644 BCE
- Kral Krezüs · 560 BCE–546 BCE
Related events
- First Coinage in Lydia · 640 BCE
- First Coins Minted · 600 BCE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Kingdom of Lydia?
- The civilization that struck the first coinage in history.
- When did Kingdom of Lydia exist?
- 1200 BCE – 546 BCE
- What was the capital of Kingdom of Lydia?
- Sardes
- Where was Kingdom of Lydia located?
- Batı Anadolu