Sardis - The Site
Towards the end of the 11th century Sardis passed to Seljuk rule. Thereafter it declined rapidly until it was burnt to the ground by the Mongols of Tamerlane (Timur-Leng) in 1402. The present village of Sartmustafa was not established until the beginning of the 20th century.
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View from the acropolis
As a result of weathering and rain-water erosion practically nothing has survived on the acropolis of Sardis apart from the scanty remains of walls on the south and east sides. There are some superb views from the top of the acropolis.
