Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe
A Lydian capital and its monumental burial landscape.
Why does it matter?
Sardis was the Lydian capital and an important centre associated with early coinage. Terraces, defences and differentiated urban zones are considered together with the monumental tombs of Bin Tepe. Persian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine layers add to the long history of the settlement after Lydian rule.
- Lydian urban organisation
- Connections to early coinage
- Burial landscape at Bin Tepe
Before you set off.
Do not plan this 2025 inscription as a visit to one monument. Read the official descriptions of the city and burial landscape separately, and do not assume that each tomb or surrounding parcel is open to visitors.
Opening, admission, restoration and access arrangements can change. Check current conditions with the site’s official operator.
Connect the discovery to a city.
These province guides are starting points for nearby sights and local flavours, rather than a boundary map or an organised tour itinerary.
Source and review date
Based on the property record of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
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