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Sardis Ancient City wall reveals Assyrian architectural influence
Excavations at the Sardis Ancient City in Manisa, Turkey, have revealed architectural secrets regarding a massive fortification wall. The structure, which currently stands 12 meters high and 20 meters wide, was built during the Lydian Kingdom between the late 7th and mid-6th centuries BCE, likely under the reigns of King Alyattes and King Croesus.
Archaeologists have identified the use of baked bricks embedded within mudbrick layers, a construction technique previously unknown in Anatolia during this era. This discovery suggests a connection to the Assyrian Empire; experts believe that following the collapse of Assyria due to attacks by the Scythians, Medes, and Babylonians, Assyrian engineers and craftsmen may have sought refuge in Sardis and introduced their advanced building technologies to the Lydians.
To protect the 2,500-year-old heritage from erosion, the excavation team is implementing a specialized preservation method. This involves creating millimeter-accurate maps and producing exact replicas of the bricks based on detailed laboratory analyses of their size, texture, and color.
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Assyrian Empire · Lydian Kingdom · Manisa · Nicholas Cahill · Sardis Ancient City
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The wall currently measures 12 meters in height and 20 meters in width. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The wall's construction date is estimated to be between the late 7th and mid-6th centuries BCE. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The excavation team is using a cloning method to preserve the 2,500-year-old structure. www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The use of baked bricks suggests that Assyrian craftsmen may have fled to Sardis following the collapse of the Assyrian Empire. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The construction utilizes baked bricks embedded within mudbrick layers, a technique not previously seen in Anatolia during that period. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The wall is part of the Lydian fortifications, built by King Croesus and his father Alyattes between the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr