History of Alyattes

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ALYATTES, king of Lydia (609-560 B.C.), the real founder

ALYATTES, king of Lydia (609-560 B.C.), the real founder

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of the Mermnadae. For several years he continued the war against Miletus begun by his father, but was obliged to turn

of the Mermnadae. For several years he continued the war against Miletus? begun by his father, but was obliged to turn

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fixed as the boundary between the two kingdoms. Alyattes

fixed as the boundary between the two kingdoms. Alyattes

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He was succeeded by his son Croesus. His tomb still exists on

He was succeeded by his son Croesus?. His tomb still exists on

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See A. von Olfers, "Uber die lydischen Konigsgraber bei Sardes," Abh. Berl. Ak., 1858.

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Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed

Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed