Gordias

Gordias established the Phrygian dynasty, becoming the first king of a unified Phrygian state. He consolidated power in central Anatolia, founding the capital at Gordion, which became a major political and economic center in the region.

Gordias oversaw the construction of the city of Gordion, which became the Phrygian capital. The city featured a large citadel, defensive walls, and a royal palace, serving as the administrative and cultural hub of the kingdom.

According to legend, Gordias tied the Gordian Knot, a complex knot that secured his oxcart to a pole. An oracle declared that whoever untied it would rule Asia. This story became famous when Alexander the Great later cut the knot, symbolizing his conquest of Asia.