The Legacy of the Lycians: Influence on Ancient Civilizations

Close‑up photograph of an early Lydian electrum stater (coin) from the early 6th century BCE showing a roaring lion’s head on one side and characteristic punched marks on the reverse, illustrating one of the earliest forms of standardized coinage.

Lycians: An Influential Ancient Civilization of Southwestern Anatolia The Lycians were an ancient civilization that lived in southwestern Anatolia (modern Turkey) from about the 15th century BCE until 546 BCE. While they are often overshadowed by the Greeks and Romans in history textbooks, the Lycians played a key role in shaping Mediterranean trade networks, political... Continue Reading →