Country Asia Minor is an area of the world located in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is bordered by the Black Sea to the north, the Aegean Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The region is home to many ancient civilizations, including the ancient kingdom of Lydia, which was one of the first major powers in the region. The capital of Lydia was Sardis, and it was ruled by King Croesus from 560-546 BC. The term 'Lydia' is derived from the name of the ancient kingdom, and is used to refer to the region as a whole.