3,200-year-old Gordion tomb identified as burial place of King Midas’ father | Archaeology News Online Magazine (archaeologymag.com)

A 3,200-year-old wooden tomb at Gordion reveals Phrygian burial customs, rare woodwork and 99 bronze fibulas.

For centuries, the massive “Midas Mound” at ancient Gordion was shrouded in mystery, but archaeologists now believe this monumental tomb may have been built for none other than King Midas’ father, Gordias. archaeologymag.com/2026/08/gord...

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The Common Good · 1 · 8h ago
Maybe they'll find Mitch McConnell while they dig!