Phrygia describes an area on the western end of the high Anatolian plateau, an arid region quite unlike the forested lands to the north and west of it.

Phrygia, ancient district in west-central Anatolia, named after a people whom the Greeks called Phryges and who dominated Asia Minor between the Hittite collapse (12th century bc) and the Lydian …

Sep 5, 2019 · Phrygia was the name of an ancient Anatolian kingdom (12th-7th century BCE) and, following its demise, the term was then applied to the general geographical area it once covered in …

It discusses the origins and language of the Phrygians and introduces the available text corpus. A section on Phrygia’s interaction with other peoples is followed by a more detailed look at two …

In classical antiquity, Phrygia was a kingdom in the west-central part of Anatolia, in what is now Asian Turkey, centered on the Sangarios River.

Phrygia was an ancient region located in the west-central part of Anatolia, in modern-day Turkey. Known for its rich cultural heritage, unique mythology, and significant historical events, Phrygia played a …

Oct 1, 2004 · Phrygia is the Greek name of an ancient state in western-central Anatolia (modern Turkey), extending from the Eskişehir area east to (perhaps) Boğazköy and Alishar Hüyük within the …

The settlement and culture of Phrygia during the early 1st millennium bce is known principally through the excavations at Gordium, and the legends associated with its legendary king, Midas.

Aug 3, 2025 · Important Phrygian cities included Afyon, Ankara, Gordion, Eskişehir, and Hattusha. In the same period, other "Peoples" migrated to the Aegean coast, giving rise to other cultures: Ionian …

Learn about the ancient kingdom Phrygia. Understand Phrygia's origins and history as well as its culture and language. Explore the legendary story of King Midas.