🏺 Gordion
Ancient Phrygian capital in central Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Capital of the Phrygian kingdom, flourishing from the 9th century BCE
- The Great Tumulus of Midas measures over 300 meters in diameter and stands 50+ meters high
- Contains extensive burial mounds (tumuli), palace complexes, and fortification walls
- Located in central Turkey, approximately 100 km west of Ankara
Gordion is an ancient archaeological site in modern-day Turkey that served as the capital of the Phrygian kingdom and ranks among the most significant urban centers of early Anatolian history. Dating to the early first millennium BCE, the site reveals layers of continuous occupation spanning multiple cultural periods and political systems. Its extensive remains include monumental burial mounds, palatial structures, defensive walls, and domestic quarters that illuminate the political, economic ...