Traces of war found in ancient Lydian city Sardis

Military equipment has been unearthed in the ancient city of Sardis. Officials believe they might have been used in an ancient war between the Lydians and the Persians. The ancient city of Sardis was the capital of the Lydian Kingdom, and had been home to many civilizations since. The military equipment is believed to have been used in the war that caused the end of the Lydian Kingdom in 546 B.C.

The ancient city of Sardis is the first place where coins were minted and is home to one of the Seven Churches of Christianity. Artifacts that have been unearthed there are now displayed at Manisa Museum