Archaeologists excavating the ruins of Gordion have just discovered an ancient Phrygian tomb that may belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, a ruler known for being able to turn everything he touched into gold.
@atakanakcayyy/InstagramArchaeologists are excavating the T26 burial mound in the ancient city of Gordion.
The tomb was found inside a tumulus (a burial mound made of earth and stone) called Tumulus T26. Although the wooden burial chamber had been destroyed over the millennia, archaeologists found human remains and a variety of objects inside, including a 2,700-year-old bronze jug covered in linen.
Experts believe the tomb dates back to the 8th century BC. Its age, complex structure and large number of high-quality artifacts suggest it once belonged to an elite, possibly a member of the Phrygian royal dynasty.
“During excavations in the ancient city of Gordion, we were able to discover an intact wooden burial chamber, which is believed to belong to the Phrygian royal family,” Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said in a statement on X. “The 88 metal artefacts found in Mound T26, most of which are in good condition… provide unique clues about the burial traditions and social structure of the Phrygians.”
p”This could well be a relative of Midas,” said Charles Brian Rose, director of the Gordion excavations. “This is the only
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