SARDES

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Sardes, in Manisa Salihli is one of the most remarkable sightseeing areas of Turkey. It is the ancient Capital of Lydia, once ruled by King Croesus, who was the first one to use coinagein exchange for goods. Since Sardes encountered earthquakes, most of the remains date back only to the Roman times. There are the remains of the Temple of Artemis and a restored gymnasium, exhibiting of the past splendour of this ancient city. The splendid Synagogue from the 3rd Century is worth visiting, with its elaborate mosaics and artfully carved coloured-stone panels.

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