Gordion Ancient City

Welcome to Gordion Ancient City, one of the most important archaeological sites in Anatolia, located in Polatlı district of Ankara. Once the capital of the Phrygians, Gordion is a significant cultural heritage site, synonymous with King Midas and carrying the traces of Anatolian civilizations to the present day with its thousands of years of history. In the ancient city, you can see monumental structures from the Phrygian period, city ruins, and tumuli scattered around the area. The magnificent Midas Tumulus nearby is one of the most striking structures in the region. Gordion also holds a special place in world history with the famous Gordian Knot legend, which is said to have been untangled by Alexander the Great. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Gordion is a must-see historical destination in Ankara for those who want to get to know the Phrygian civilization up close and witness the thousands of years of Anatolian history.