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Gordio (del griego Γόρδιον/ Gordion, también conocida como Gordión o Gordium, en turco Gordiyon) era la capital del antiguo reino de Frigia. Corresponde al actual yacimiento de Yassihüyük, en la actual provincia turca de Ankara, a unos 96 km al sudoeste de la ciudad de Ankara y en el distrito de Polatli.
Gordian Knot. The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia, regarding a complex knot that tied an oxcart. Reputedly, whoever could untie it would be destined to rule all of Asia. In 333 BC Alexander was challenged to untie the knot.
Spanish. Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. The archaeological site of Gordion ranks as one of the most important historical centres in the ancient Near East.
Quinto Pompeyo Rufo. Quinto Pompeyo Rufo (en latín, Quintus Pompeius Rufus; c. 129 a. C.- Piceno, República romana, 88 a. C.) fue un antiguo político y militar romano, perteneciente a la plebeya gens Pompeya, que ejerció de cónsul en 88 a. C. Durante su tribunado en 99 a. C., favoreció el regreso de Quinto Cecilio Metelo Numídico del exilio.
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Mar 20, 2024 · Its name is Gordion, the ancient capital of the Iron Age kingdom of Phrygia, and it's at least 4,500 years old. Located on a parched, windswept plain about 90km south-west of Ankara, Gordion...
Apr 21, 2024 · Gordian knot, knot that gave its name to a proverbial term for a problem solvable only by bold action. In 333 bc, Alexander the Great, on his march through Anatolia, reached Gordium, the capital of Phrygia. There he was shown the chariot of the ancient founder of the city, Gordius, with its yoke.
