Royal Tomb, Relics Belonging to Relative of King Midas Found in Turkey

Archaeologists have found a 2,800-year-old royal tomb located near King Midas’s former home in Turkey, the country’s news agency, Anadolu Ajansı, reported.

Scientists excavating a site in Gordion discovered a royal tomb dating back to the eighth century B.C., which they believe belonged to one of King Midas’s relatives. Within the tomb were dozens of rare relics as well as cremated human bones which belonged to an elite member of the ancient kingdom of Phrygia.

"Based on these artifacts...