| Gordion, King Midas
Gordion located on the King road that runs between Lydia and Persia was the capital of Phrigians who lived in the central plains of Anatolia. Their famous King Midas fought Assyriens in the south. According to the legends King Midas turned to gold everything he touched. Gordion, on the other hand is famous for the enigmatic Gordion knot. It was believed that whoever untied the knot was to gain the key to Anatolia that was under many attacks from different Empires. Many tried to untie the knot but all efforts were in vain. Finally, Great Alexander came to conquer Gordion and cut the knot with his sword ! |