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Among the sites awarded the “world heritage” designation is the ancient city of Gordion, which was once ruled by Midas — the king with the golden touch.
The Bronze Age civilization adapted to changes in climate but suffered during a prolonged crisis.
King Midas was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who ruled over Phrygia in western Anatolia. He is best-known for his ‘golden touch’, i.e. that everything he touched turned to gold.
The ancient site of Gordion, where the legendary Phrygian King Midas eternally rests, is expected to be Turkish capital Ankara’s first site to enter Unesco’s World Heritage List, a move which would boost tourism.