Thyatira (modern Akhisar, Turkey) was located about 40
miles southeast of Pergamum in the fertile Lycus
River Valley. It stood on the border between Mysia and Lydia and was
famous for its dyeing and indigo trade. The businesswoman Lydia, the seller of purple
cloth who was converted by Paul, was from Thyatira. (See Acts. 16:14-15)
Thyatira was the smallest city of the seven
churches of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation 2-3. However, it had the longest message
given to it.
Thyatira was considered the “Gateway to Pergamum” (from
the south). If Thyatira fell, Pergamum, the capital city of Asia, was
vulnerable to invading forces. So in history, one of its main functions was to
fight and delay enemy armies until Pergamum was ready to resist.
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