Gordium

Gordium (Turkish: Gordiyon) was the capital city of ancient Phrygia. It was located at the site of modern Yassıhüyük, Polatlı district of Ankara. In the 12th century BCE, Gordium was settled by Brygians who had migrated from southeastern Europe.

In 333 BCE Alexander the Great cut the Gordian Knot: this intricate knot joined the yoke to the pole of a Phrygian wagon that stood on the acropolis of the city. The wagon was associated with Midas or Gordias, and was connected with the dynasty's rise to power. A local prophecy had decreed that whoever could loose the knot was destined to become the ruler of Asia.

Coordinates: 39° 39' 0.60" N  31° 58' 43.90" E

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