Although Croesus lost the kingdom of Lydia to Persia during the Siege of Sardis in 546 B.C., his name and reputation as a wealthy man live on in the phrase "as rich as Croesus." Kristina Killgrove ...

Where it is from: The kingdom of Lydia (modern western Turkey) When it was made: Circa 560 to 547 B.C. Related: Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried ...