2,700-Year-Old Royal Phrygian Tomb Unearthed in Gordion, Turkey

Edited by: Sergey Belyy1

Archaeologists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,700-year-old wooden burial chamber in Gordion, Turkey, potentially belonging to a member of the Phrygian royal family, possibly linked to the legendary King Midas.

The tomb, located in Tumulus T-26, contained 88 well-preserved metal artifacts, including large bronze cauldrons and iron-nailed vessels. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy described the findings as significant, suggesting the buried individual was of royal status.

Sources

  • New York Post

  • Türkiye Today

  • GreekReporter.com

  • The Jerusalem Post

  • Daily Sabah

  • HeritageDaily

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