How ancient plants reveal the lost landscape of King Midas's capital city
In short: Gordion served as the capital of Phrygia and the legendary home of King Midas. By analyzing plant remains, researchers are reconstructing how ancient inhabitants interacted with their environment, offering a new perspective on historical preservation in this historic Turkish region.
Gordion, famously associated with King Midas around 700 B.C., contains significant archaeological monuments, including the Midas Mound and over one hundred smaller burial tumuli. The site provides a unique window into the past through the study of plant remains recovered from the settlement.
These botanical findings document shifts in vegetation and land use spanning from approximately 1200 BC to 1000 AD. By comparing these ancient records to modern forest and steppe vegetation, the Gordion Project aims to interpret how people historically utilized the land and to support ongoing preservation efforts.
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