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Ancient city of Gordion poised to enter World Heritage list

The ancient city of Gordion, which served as the capital of the Phrygian civilization and is situated near the Turkish capital of Ankara, is on the verge of being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic site is also renowned for its association with Alexander the Great.

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In 2018, a protocol was signed by the Culture and Tourism Ministry to uncover the entire ancient city, which houses hundreds of historical artifacts and mounds.