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The Achaemenid Siege of Sardis: A City's Fall and Rise
In this episode of The Achaemenid Empire: Persia's Golden Age of Power, Lucas and Luna revisit the conquest of Lydia by Cyrus the Great, focusing on the fall of Sardis in 546 BCE. They explore how Cyrus used a clever siege tactic to breach the seemingly impregnable citadel, the aftermath for the Lydian king Croesus, and how Sardis became a vital Achaemenid administrative center. The conversation touches on the role of Greek mercenaries, the transformation of Lydia's economy, and the long-term impact of Persian rule on the city. Learn about the Pactolus River, the legendary wealth of Croesus…
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