kids encyclopedia robot

Lydia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Map Anatolia ancient regions-en
A map of ancient regions of Anatolia

Lydia was an ancient kingdom in Anatolia which occupied the valleys of the Hermus and Cayster rivers. From the middle of the 7th century to the middle of the 6th century the Lydians were the most powerful people in Anatolia. They were said to have been the first makers of gold and silver coins.

Croesus (595 BC – c. 546 BC) was a king of Lydia who is said to have reigned for 14 years: from 560 BC until he was defeated by the Persian king Cyrus the Great in 546 BC. Croesus was famous for his great wealth.


Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lidia para niños

kids search engine
Lydia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.