Gordion, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Turkey, is an ancient archaeological site near modern Yassıhöyük, celebrated as the capital of the Phrygian kingdom from the 12th to 7th centuries BCE. Spanning 13 square kilometers, it features a fortified citadel with monumental gates and palaces, extensive tumulus burials—including the famed "Midas Mound"—and evidence of advanced Iron Age urban planning. Recognized for its historical significance as a political and cultural hub linked to the legendary King Midas, Gordion offers a window into Phrygian civilization and its enduring influence on Anatolian history.

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