Did archaeologists actually find the legendary tomb of King Midas in Turkey?
In short: This archival footage captures the 1951 excavation efforts at Gordion, the historic Phrygian capital. Discover the site that yielded one of the most significant archaeological finds of the twentieth century, revealing the burial place of a legendary monarch.
In 1950, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology initiated a long-term study of the ancient city of Gordion, located in central Turkey. The site has served as a home for various civilizations over thousands of years, prompting ongoing multidisciplinary investigation.
During the seventh year of the expedition in 1957, a team directed by Rodney Young achieved a major breakthrough. Within the site's primary burial mound, the researchers uncovered a tomb later attributed to King Midas, the most renowned figure associated with the region.
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