Archeologists uncover royal tomb tied to the real King Midas

Archeologists uncover royal tomb tied to the real King Midas

It didn't include any gold, but the discovery has a lot to tell us about this ancient dynasty.

2,800-Year-Old Royal Tomb Linked to Midas Dynasty Discovered in Gordion, Türkiye

PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2025—The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, announced the discovery of a remarkably preserved royal tomb chamber from 8th century BCE at the archaeological site of Gordion, where the Penn Museum has led excavations since 1950. Gordion was the capital of the Phrygian kingdom, which controlled much of... Read more »

Three ancient Egyptian tombs dating back more than 3,500 years discovered near Valley of the Kings – altnews.org

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