Monument· Polatlı, Ankara
Gordion Tümülüs F
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Rising on the history-keeping hills of Polatlı, Gordion Tumulus F is one of the most impressive monuments of the ancient Phrygian civilization. This magnificent structure, dating back roughly 2,700 years, is the heartbeat of Gordion, known as the capital of the legendary King Midas. Formed of earth and stone, the tumulus rises like a protective fortress over the broad Ankara plain. Archaeological excavations reveal the sophisticated living standards, commercial relations, and beliefs of the people who lived here. In particular, artifacts found from the Egyptian and Assyrian civilizations prove that Gordion was an important trade center of the ancient world. Visitors, while sitting at the foot of the tumulus and gazing upon the view of the Ankara plain, can listen to the silent, age-old story of antiquity that has continued from time immemorial.
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- 39.6532°N · 31.9904°E
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