The ancient Greeks shared the Classical world with many fascinating neighboring cultures who rarely receive much mainstream attention.

Who was Gordias, the legendary father of rich King Midas? Legend connects him to the Gordian knot, famously cut by Alexander ...

Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a remarkably preserved royal tomb, Tumulus T-26, dating back to 750 B.C. at Gordion, ...

A stunning discovery in Turkey’s ancient Gordion has unveiled a royal tomb, potentially linked to the legendary King Midas.

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a 2,800-year-old royal tomb which researchers believe belonged to one of King Midas’s relatives.

Built on the fertile lands of Anatolia, Ankara has been shaped by countless civilisations, including the Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, and Ottomans, offering a rich tapestry of historical layers.

Beneath the surface of central Turkey lies Derinkuyu, an underground city that could house more than 20,000 people—entirely hidden until the 1960s. Built into volcanic tuff, the city extends ...

Located in the Kirsehir province in Türkiye's Central Anatolia region, the Kaman-Kalehoyuk Archaeological Museum has impressed many visitors with a captivating journey through time.

The Central Anatolia region's rich history has been shaped by the Hittites, Phrygians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, Germiyanids, and Ottomans. Archaeological findings even reveal traces of human ...

Travel Europe Turkey (Türkiye) Inside the amazing 18 level underground city once home to 20,000 people Located in a central region of Turkey, is a subterranean city dating back thousands of years ...

The Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically native to the Armenian Highlands, were long thought to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans. This theory, rooted primarily in ...

The Phrygians worshipped multiple deities, the highest being the mother goddess, Cybele. The ancient tribe was also made famous for their legendary King Midas, who was said to have turned ...