Sardis

Sardis



Sardis, Sart today, is in Manisa province of Turkey today. Sardis (Sardes) was the capital of ancient Lydia. In that time it was one the most important city in that district in all aspects.



Sardis is near Salihli country of Manisa and is 70km away from Izmir on Izmir-Ankara Highway. The city has well preserved structures today. Among them are a bath-gymnasium complex, synagogue and Byzantine shops.

Sardis Synagogue



Sardis synagogue was an important ruin thanks to which it is possible to get important knowlegdes about Judaism in Roman Time in Asia Minor. Sardis Synagogue was used about 400-500 years and destroyed by Persians. It was a part of bath-gymnasium complex.

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38°28'34.14"N
28° 6'50.16"E