The Harvard-Cornell archeological expedition to ancient Sardis, capital of Lydia and source of King Croesus' mythical wealth. Forty years of excavation explore the fortified acropolis and the vast burial mounds of Bin Tepe, documenting the restoration of monumental ancient structures such as the Roman gymnasium and the Jewish synagogue.

1967 16mm (RT 27:56)
Filmed and realized by Charles Lyman.

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