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Tides of History
Midas, Croesus, and the Lost Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
Sep 14, 2023
Explore the forgotten kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia, their rise and fall, and the cultural significance of the region. Discover the diverse and fragmented nature of Anatolia, the power struggles between different kingdoms, and the survival of Neo-Hittite states. Unravel the mysteries of the disappearance of Mike Williams, the relationships between Phrygia and Assyria, and the Hellenization of Lydia. Delve into the defeat of Cresis's army, the siege of Sardis, and the limited nature of historical knowledge.
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- Anatolia was home to powerful kingdoms like the Hittite Empire, Lydian Kingdom, and Urartu, which played significant roles in warfare, trade, and cultural exchange.
- Urartu kingdom, centered around Lake Van, rose to power in the late Bronze Age but eventually waned under the dominance of the Assyrians.
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The emergence of powerful kingdoms in Anatolia
Anatolia, in present-day Turkey, was home to several powerful kingdoms in the Iron Age. The region saw the rise of the Hittite Empire, the decline of the Hittites, and the emergence of successors like the Urartu, Phrygia, Lydia, and Neo-Hittite city-states. These kingdoms were wealthy and influential, engaging in warfare, trade, and cultural exchange with neighboring regions. The Lydian Kingdom, in particular, stood out for its invention of coinage, which spread across the Mediterranean. However, all these Anatolian kingdoms eventually faded into obscurity under the domination of the Persians and Greeks.
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