ALYATTES, king of Lydia (609-560 B.C.), the real founder |
ALYATTES, king of Lydia (609-560 B.C.), the real founder |
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 |
fixed as the boundary between the two kingdoms. Alyattes |
fixed as the boundary between the two kingdoms. Alyattes |
He was succeeded by his son Croesus. His tomb still exists on |
He was succeeded by his son Croesus?. His tomb still exists on |
See A. von Olfers, "Uber die lydischen Konigsgraber bei Sardes," Abh. Berl. Ak., 1858. |
Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed |
Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed |