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The Lydians

The Lydians. © Student Handouts, Inc. www.studenthandouts.com. Early History. Lydians originally from Europe Small states throughout Asia Minor following fall of the Hittites 10 th century B.C.E. – dominated western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Lydian Civilization.

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The Lydians

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  1. The Lydians © Student Handouts, Inc. www.studenthandouts.com

  2. Early History • Lydians originally from Europe • Small states throughout Asia Minor following fall of the Hittites • 10th century B.C.E. – dominated western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)

  3. Lydian Civilization • 400 years of prosperity • Mineral wealth • Especially gold and electrum • Electrum – mixture of gold and silver found in riverbeds • Controlled Asia Minor’s trade routes • Conquered by Persians (547 B.C.E.)

  4. Lydians Coined Money • Before the Lydians, goods had to be traded for other goods • Only thing close to money were lumps of gold and silver, which had to be repeatedly weighed and tested for purity • Lydians made standard-sized pieces of gold and silver and stamped them with their value • Invention of money • Use of money spread quickly • Helped to spread international trade

  5. Government • Capital – Sardis – trading center • Ruled by a king • Most famous king was Croesus – “as rich as Croesus” Sardis Croesus

  6. Review Questions • Where was Lydia located? • What are the Lydians credited with inventing? • What Lydian king is world-famous for his wealth?

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