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Gordium

Gordium or Gordion, was the capital city of ancient Phrygia. It is located about 70-80 km southwest of Ankara. The city is dating back to the 12th century BC.

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Country: Turkey

District: Ankara Province

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: Second Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Phrygia

Later Cultures: Phrygia

Site Features: ‎Phrygian Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: Gordion

Date of Submission: 2012

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