Lydian Sardis and Its Sphere of Influence in the Light of Laboratory Analysis Results

Laboratory analyses of Archaic East Greek and Anatolian pottery from Lydian Sardis, Kelainai, and Daskyleion reveal significant insights into the cultural and trade dynamics between Lydian and Greek settlements in the ancient Mediterranean. The study, conducted by the Lyon Laboratory for Archaeometry, identified distinct ceramic signatures that highlight the interconnectedness of Sardis with nearby Greek colonies such as Old Smyrna and Ephesus. These findings enhance our understanding of the Lydian sphere's influence and its complex relationships with neighboring regions during the Archaic period.

Dupont, P., & Lungu, V. (2020). Lydian Sardis and Its Sphere of Influence in the Light of Laboratory Analysis Results. Ancient Civilizations from Scythia to Siberia, 26(1), 112–145. https://doi.org/10.1163/15700577-12341360