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Alyattes

Lydian king who fights the Medes and builds a great tomb.

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First appearance: book i clio

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CRCroesusTHThrasybulosSASadyattesCYCyaxaresPEPerianderALAlyattes

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  • Tyrants and advisors of the archaic period
  • Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
  • Median and Lydian kings of the early empire

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