In 1957, archaeologists discovered a royal tomb (also known as a tumulus) at the site of Gordion, Phrygia’s ancient capital located about 60 miles southwest of Ankara, Turkey. Credit: Penn MuseumAccording to Penn Museum researchers in collaboration with the Turkish government, archaeologists have found yet another stunningly preserved royal tomb chamber dating to around 750 BCE. Designated Tumulus T-26, the space remained impressively well-preserved for thousands of years despite a collapsed roof, and shows no signs of grave robbing. Moreover, the traces of textiles on the vessels provide evidence for one of Gordion’s most important industries.”It’s still unclear if Tumulus T-26 belonged to King Midas himself. But even without a solid gold tomb, its dating and proximity at the very least strongly suggests a direct link to his dynasty.