Monument· Polatlı, Ankara
Gordion Tümülüs I
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Gordion Tumulus I, a colossal earthen mound rising in the Polatlı district of Ankara, holds within it deep historical layers relating to the most magnificent period of the Phrygian civilization. Built in the 8th century BC, this monumental structure displays the architectural skill of one of antiquity's most powerful kingdoms. The multi-layered palace remains uncovered through excavations reveal the central position of the Phrygians within Anatolia's commercial and cultural network. Although the legends evoke the tale of King Midas turning everything into gold, Gordion's true wealth lies in its archaeological finds and the refinement of its stonework. This high mound near Polatlı is an indispensable source for understanding the art and architecture of the era. When visited together with the surrounding museum collections, you can grasp the role of the Phrygian civilization in Anatolia as a whole.
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- 39.6525°N · 31.9891°E
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