Phrygian

Fındık Valley and Asar Kale

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Fındık is a large Phrygian settlement located near Fındık village, about 25 km northeast of Kütahya. It is one of the most noticeable Phrygian sites in the highlands region, together with Göynüş and Yazılıkaya. It is situated in a narrow valley, on a small stream that flows north into a tributary of Porsuk. The northern … Read more

Fındık Valley Phrygian Inscriptions

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Inscription W-06 on Facade 2The highly weathered inscription is above the right side of the pediment and written in sinistroverse. [-?-] matạṛ [-?-] ‘… the Mother-Goddess…’ Inscription W-07 on Niche 3It is on the upper part of the niche frame and written in dextroverse. The left part is highly weathered. [‑‑‑]ṭ[     ] ⁝ [      ]ṇ[            ] ẹsagas ⁝ … Read more