🏛️ Sardis-Thyateira
Roman-era archaeological site in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Sart, Manisa Province, western Türkiye
- Major city of ancient Lydia and later Roman Asia Minor
- Remains include a Roman temple, Byzantine church, and city walls
- Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (jointly with Ephesus region)
Sardis was one of the wealthiest and most influential cities of the ancient world, serving as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom before its conquest by the Persians in 547 BCE. Under Roman rule, it remained an important administrative and commercial centre in the province of Asia. The site contains layered archaeological evidence spanning the Lydian, Persian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods, making it a significant location for understanding Asia Minor's political and cultural evolution ...