2,600-Year-Old Defensive Wall Unearthed at Turkey’s Midas Fortress

Archaeologists in central Turkey have uncovered a massive section of an ancient defensive wall at the historic Midas Fortress, offering fresh evidence of the Phrygian civilization’s military and engineering skills.

The fortification dates back around 2,600 years. Its discovery adds a substantial physical feature to researchers’ understanding of the site’s ancient defenses.

The wall provides material evidence for examining how Phrygian builders combined construction techniques with the need to protect a fortified settlement.

Studying the newly uncovered section could help researchers better understand the planning and engineering behind the fortress, as well as the role of defensive architecture in Phrygian civilization.