Gordion
A Phrygian capital understood together with its tumuli.
Why does it matter?
Gordion brings together the urban organisation and burial traditions of Phrygian civilisation. The citadel, lower and outer towns, and surrounding tumuli belong to one archaeological landscape. Construction techniques and material remains provide insight into political organisation and economic life in Iron Age Anatolia.
- Phrygian urban layout
- Citadel and defences
- Landscape of tumuli
Before you set off.
Distinguish the settlement, museum and any accessible burial structures when planning. Do not assume that every tumulus has an interior open to visitors. Check transport and access arrangements separately if combining the trip with central Ankara.
Opening, admission, restoration and access arrangements can change. Check current conditions with the site’s official operator.
Connect the discovery to a city.
These province guides are starting points for nearby sights and local flavours, rather than a boundary map or an organised tour itinerary.
Source and review date
Based on the property record of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Read the official property recordReviewed: 29 October 2026Another story to discover.
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