In AD 17, it was leveled by the Lydia earthquake, called by a Roman historian Pliny the Elder, “the greatest earthquake in human memory.” The Roman emperor Tiberius assisted with the rebuilding of Sardis, in honor of whom they erected a statue and minted a coin.
The remains of the ancient city are located in the Aegean region of Turkey, in the modern day town of Salihi.
“Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that didn’t defile their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy." (Rev 3:4)
The modern town of Salihi stands on the location of ancient Sardis.
Main Attractions
The archaeological remains of Sardis include:
The Temple of Artemis
The Altar of Artemeis
The Theatre, Stadium, and Lydian Terraces
The Gymansium-Bath complex
The Synagogue
The Jewish Synagogue in Sardis is one of the most impressive archaeological remains of any Jewish synagogue in antiquity, and is connected with the Gymnasium/Bath complex.
See the links below for further information and exploration.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardis
https://www.ancient.eu/sardis/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardis_Synagogue
http://sardisexpedition.org/en/essays/about-artemis-temple
http://sardisexpedition.org/en/essays/about-wings-over-sardis