Midas Yazılıkaya Archaeological Site

Unearth Centuries of History at Eskişehir's Midas Yazılıkaya: Where Legends Come to Life!

Midas Yazılıkaya Archaeological Site

Midas Yazılıkaya City is located at the southern end of Yazılıkaya Valley formed out of tuff rocks. The site measures approximately 650 meters in length, 320 meters in width, and 60-70 meters in height. Archaeological research began in the 19th century through the contributions of various archaeologists. Midas City was a significant religious center for the Phrygians, featuring rock-cut monuments dedicated to the Mother Goddess Matar Kubileya. The city has a rich history of settlement, with influences spanning the Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Eastern Roman periods.

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