Gordion

archaeological site in Yassıhüyük

#1 in Yassıhüyük / #102 in Turkey

by Volker Höhfeld

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Gordion, located in Yassıhüyük, Turkey, is an ancient city that served as the capital of Phrygia. Renowned for its archaeological significance, Gordion is famously associated with the legendary King Midas and the intricate Gordion Knot, which was famously cut by Alexander the Great. Excavations have revealed a wealth of artifacts and structures, including large burial mounds, known as tumuli, and remnants of fortifications and palaces.

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