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Lydia (Λυδία)
Ancient region of Anatolia
The gymnasium complex of Sardis, the capital of Lydia
Location	Western Anatolia, Salihli, Manisa, Turkey
State existed	1200–546 BC
Language	Lydian
Historical capitals	Sardis
Notable rulers	Gyges, Croesus
Persian satrapy	Lydia
Roman province	Asia, Lydia

Map of the Lydian Kingdom in its final period of sovereignty under Croesus, c. 547 BC.

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