Midas Sehri - Midas' Tomb

The so-called Midas' Tomb in the ancient site of Midas Sehri discovered in the 19th century is not in fact a tomb at all but a sacred site with a niche and some ancient Phrygian inscriptions which have as yet to be fully deciphered but include the name "Mida", hence the belief that the site contains Midas' tomb. The 16m/52ft wide and 17m/55ft tall facade with elaborate geometrical patterns is situated on the northwest side of the acropolis in Midas Sehri. The shrine which is dedicated to the earth and mother goddess Cybele bears the name "Mida". Her statue would be placed on a niche during ceremonies. Some 200m/215yd to the southwest stands another incomplete facade and in the east below the acropolis some more smaller tombs. On the northwest slope of the acropolis stands an impressive 10m/32ft wide and 7m/23ft tall Küçük Yazilikaya sacred monument with some splendid decorations.