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Created page with "== Historical Background == Lydia was an ancient region located in western Anatolia, which is modern-day Turkey. The region was known for its rich natural resources and was inhabited by a number of different civilizations over the centuries. The most notable of these was the Lydian civilization, which reached its peak during the reign of King Croesus in the 6th century BCE. Croesus is often credited with introducing the first gold and silver coinage syst..."
