Anatolian Civilizations and Historical Sites - TEDA

ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS:10x19 antik kentler 8/1/11 10:51 AM Sayfa
with carnelian, turquoise and a brown metamorphic stone. Uflak Museum.
expression ‘rich as Karun’ is used to refer to a very wealthy person, is a
reminder of his wealth. While such a prosperous life was lived in Lydia,
great developments took place in Iran. Kyros of Persian lineage became
increasingly strong, giving him the power to rebel against the ruling
power. He defeated Astyages-the son of Kyaxares-in a battle, and took
the throne. Thus the Med State was annihilated and the State of
Persia-more robust and stronger-was established. The Lydian King
Kroisos took advantage of this mayhem in Iran and decided to launch an
expedition to Iran both to acquire Cappadocia and to take revenge for
his brother-in-law Astyages. He passed the River K›z›l›rmak and arrived
in Cappadocia. The two armies met here. After a day long battle, the
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