Pontic Inhabitants at Gordion? Pots, People, and Plans of Houses at Middle Phrygian through Early Hellenistic Gordion (Chapter 15)

A significant discovery at Gordion, the ancient capital of Phrygia, suggests the presence of Pontic inhabitants during the Middle Phrygian through Early Hellenistic periods. This insight is derived from an analysis of pottery styles and house plans, revealing cultural influences that challenge previous assumptions about the site's demographic composition. The study employs a comparative approach, examining architectural features and ceramic artifacts to trace potential migrations or interactions between the Pontic region and Gordion. Such findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamic social and cultural landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage Site during its later phases.

(Ed.). (2013). 15. Pontic Inhabitants at Gordion? Pots, People, and Plans of Houses at Middle Phrygian through Early Hellenistic Gordion. The Archaeology of Phrygian Gordion, Royal City of Midas, 219–224. https://doi.org/10.9783/9781934536599.219