This group's most prominent dynasty, the Mermnade, flourished around 680 BCE under Gyges.
This group's most prominent dynasty, the Mermnade, flourished around 680 BCE under Gyges. Their last leader was overrun by Cyrus the Great in 546, and they were ultimately absorbed into the Persian Empire along with their capital, Sardis. For 10 points, name this ancient civilization whose lands in present day Turkey had large deposits of gold and silver, leading to hoarding by King Croesus and the invention of coined money.
This group's most prominent dynasty, the Mermnade, flourished around 680 BCE under Gyges.
{Lydian} Empire