Cimmerians was carried out by the joint forces of Madyes, who Strabo credits with expelling the Cimmerians from Asia Minor, and of Ardys's grandson, the king Alyattes of Lydia, whom Herodotus and Polyaenus claim finally defeated the Cimmerians. See also List of kings of Lydia Notes Sources External links Livius.org: Ardys of Lydia Kings of Lydia 7th-century BC rulers in Asia Mermnad dynasty Gyges of Lydia 637 BC deaths