PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- The city was eventually conquered by the Lydians under Croesus, who ruled 560-546 BCE.
- The Lydians were then conquered by the Persians under Cyrus the Great (r. 550-529).
- The Milesians rose up against the Persians as part of the Ionian Revolt(499-494).
- As a consequence, the city was destroyed by Darius the Great (r. 522-486).