History and archaeology / Ancient city
Midas City and the Midas Monument (Yazılıkaya)
Han, Eskişehir
A Phrygian settlement consisting of the Midas Monument, a 17-meter Phrygian cult facade carved into the rock, and the acropolis, cisterns and rock steps.
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Its story
Yazılıkaya is a small neighborhood attached to the Han district and is referred to as 'Midas City' because of its Phrygian remains. The symbol of the site is the Midas Monument, about 17 meters high, carved into the rocky slope; dated to around 600 BC, the monument is notable for its pediment resembling a temple facade and its geometric decoration. In the niche at the lower center of the facade there most probably stood a statue of the Mother Goddess Cybele. The Old Phrygian inscription on it states that the monument was dedicated to Midas. On the acropolis plateau behind, you can explore cisterns, rock steps, an unfinished monument and altars.
Key facts
- Period
- Phrygian, 7th–6th century BC
- Admission
- Archaeological site; check the current fee
- Visit duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Monument height
- About 17 m
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
39.20012, 30.71346
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midas_An%C4%B1t%C4%B1_%28Yaz%C4%B1l%C4%B1kaya%29 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaz%C4%B1l%C4%B1,_Han | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110661070