sardis

Thân thiện

A tourist visits the ancient ruins of Sardis.

Definition

Proper noun: * An ancient city: Sardis was an ancient Greek city located in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). It served as the capital of the kingdom of Lydia and was a major cultural and commercial center in Asia Minor. The city was famously destroyed by the Turco-Mongol ruler Tamerlane (Timur) in 1402 AD.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Archaeologists have uncovered significant ruins at the site of ancient Sardis.
  • The wealth of King Croesus of Lydia was legendary, and his capital was Sardis.
  • The history of Sardis spans from the Lydian Empire through the Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.

Advanced Usage

• Historical significance: In historical and archaeological contexts, "Sardis" is often cited as a prime example of an Anatolian city that was a nexus of Eastern and Western cultures.
  • The excavation of Sardis provides crucial insights into Lydian art and Persian administration.

Variants and Related Words

• Sardian (adjective): Of or relating to the ancient city of Sardis.
  • The museum displays a collection of Sardian pottery.

Synonyms

• Capital of Lydia: This phrase can be used descriptively as a synonym in historical texts.
  • Croesus ruled from the capital of Lydia.

Notes on Meaning

The word "Sardis" refers exclusively to the historical city. It is not used in modern contexts to refer to any contemporary place and has no other meanings in common English usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402

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