718 BCE718 BC—Gyges becomes the ruler of Lydia.In the 710s BC, the 8th century BC.Geopolitics & Diplomacy718 BC—Gyges becomes the ruler of Lydia.sourceNearby← 717 BCE719 BCE →721 BCE–712 BCE712 BCE713 BCE715 BCE716 BCE717 BCE718 BCE719 BCE720 BCE