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The Achaemenid Siege of Sardis: A City's Fall and Rise
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Achaemenid siege of Sardis, the wealthy Lydian capital that fell to Cyrus the Great in 547 BCE after a dramatic 14-day assault. They discuss the city's strategic importance, the innovative use of siege towers and mounds, and the legendary story of Croesus's misinterpretation of the oracle at Delphi. The episode covers the aftermath—how Sardis became a key Achaemenid satrapal capital, the role of its citadel, and the lasting impact on Persian administration. They also touch on the Pactolus River's gold and the Lydian invention of coinage, which the…
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