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Gordium
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.
Site Information
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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