Gordion: The Changing Political and Economic Roles of a First Millennium B.C.E. City

Excavations at Gordion, identified as the capital of the Phrygian kingdom in first millennium BCE Turkey, reveal significant political and economic transformations. The site, Yassıhöyük, was confirmed through scale, date, and Phrygian inscriptions, though no direct name evidence for 'Gordion' or its famous king Midas has been found. Research utilized historical descriptions, archaeological remains, and tumuli excavations to trace the city's evolving roles. Findings highlight Gordion's strategic importance at the confluence of the Porsuk and Sakarya Rivers, offering insights into ancient urban dynamics.

Voigt, M. M. (2012). Gordion: The Changing Political and Economic Roles of a First Millennium B.C.E. City. Oxford Handbooks Online. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195376142.013.0050