Midas of Phrygia vs Tudhaliya I

Midas formed an alliance with the Assyrian king Sargon II to counter the Cimmerian threat. This diplomatic move secured Phrygia's borders temporarily, but the alliance was fragile and did not prevent future Cimmerian invasions.

Midas commissioned the Midas Monument (Midas City) in Yaz

The myth of Midas's golden touch, where everything he touched turned to gold, became a popular Greek legend. While not historical, this story reflects Midas's reputation for wealth and power in ancient literature, influencing later cultural narratives.

Midas was defeated by the Cimmerians, who overran Phrygia and sacked the capital Gordion. According to historical accounts, Midas committed suicide by drinking bull's blood after the defeat, ending his reign and the Phrygian kingdom's independence.

Tudhaliya I established the Hittite New Kingdom, ending the period of decline known as the Middle Kingdom. He reorganized the state and initiated a period of renewed military expansion and centralization of power in Hattusa.

Tudhaliya I led a military campaign against the kingdom of Aleppo, a major power in northern Syria. The campaign reasserted Hittite influence in the region and secured control over key trade routes.

Tudhaliya I launched a successful campaign against the Arzawa states in western Anatolia. This conquest expanded Hittite territory to the Aegean coast and neutralized a major rival.