Lydians: Inventors of Money - Forgotten Kingdoms

Lydians: Inventors of Money - Forgotten Kingdoms Book Description We can only remember the names of the city kingdoms in the Anatolian geography we live in today. Those people did not keep a specific archive because of the wars, and they built temples in the form of palaces so that people could worship the gods, just in accordance with their beliefs. With these temples, they tried to strengthen the welfare of people who shouldered the difficulties of life. Although they allied with some city states in response to the dangers of the Cimmerians who flocked to the east, King Gyges was killed as a result of the Cimmerian attacks. Extremely interesting events were occurring in historical developments. In response to the pressures of the Cimmerians, the Taballu, Mugallu and Hilakkulu kingdoms, expecting support and help from the Assyrians, sent them their young daughters as gifts. The Lydians did not accept to send a girl, but instead sent gold and valuable items to the Assyrians as gifts. The Assyrian kings did not like this offer and did not support it. The Cimmerians attacked the Lydians, whose power had weakened, and they besieged their capital, Sardis, and killed King Giges. The cruel side of history also emerges in the Lydian kingdom. Dangerous immigrants threatened the city kingdoms and disturbed the peace of the inhabitants. Ali Narçın presents this work to his readers with simplified expressions after a meticulous study of the Lydian city kingdom. (From the Promotional Bulletin)