Uncovering the treasures within the legendary Midas Mound
In short: This archival footage documents the archaeological excavation of King Midas' tomb in Turkey. Witness the moment the mound was opened and see the artifacts recovered from the site.
The film captures two distinct excavation seasons at Gordion, Turkey, in 1951 and 1957. It provides a rare look at the work led by Rodney Young, who is seen assembling decorative wall moldings.
The 1957 footage, filmed by Samuel B. Eckert, reveals the contents of the tomb, including a skeleton and various grave goods such as metal bowls, belts, cauldrons, and safety pins.
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