Midas, Croesus, and the Lost Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
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Defeat, Siege, and Hellenization: The Fate of the Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
This chapter discusses the defeat of Cresis's army by the Persians, the siege of Sardis, and the survival and flourishing of Sardis under Persian rule. It also touches on the Hellenization of Lydia, the disappearance of the great kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia, and the limited and fragmentary nature of historical knowledge. The chapter ends with a preview of the next episode, which will focus on the Persians.
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