Homer born at Smyrna. First coin in the World introduced by Lydians at Sardis. 660 BC Byzantium founded by Megarians. Miletus continues to establish more colonies. 600 BC Ionian leading area in Greek science and Philosophy.
Tyrants rule Anatolia.
560 BC Croesus becomes ruler of Lydia. 546 BC Croesus defeated by Cyrus of Persia. Persian domination established all over Anatolia and Greece. 522 BC 512 BC Darius ruler of Persia. Byzantium captured by Darius.