ANKARA’DA BIR FRIG KALESI: HACITUĞRUL HÖYÜK
A FRIGIAN FORTRESS IN ANKARA: HACITUĞRUL HÖYÜK

Summary/Abstract: Hacıtuğrul Mound, located within the boundaries of Polatlı district in Ankara province, is one of the largest mounds in Anatolia with an area of 32 hectares. Approximately 30 km from the ancient city of Gordion, Hacıtuğrul Höyük is also known as Karahöyük or Yenidoğan. The first excavations at Hacıtuğrul Höyük were conducted by the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations between 1972 and 1979. These excavations revealed that Hacıtuğrul Mound was a wellfortified Phrygian settlement. Based on the findings, it is estimated that Hacıtuğrul Mound is contemporary with the ancient city of Gordion, dates back to the 7th-6th centuries BC, and is most likely an extension of the Phrygian settlement in Gordion. Following the excavations at Hacıtuğrul Höyük between 1972 and 1979, no further work was carried out except for a season of excavations conducted by the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in 1996. Excavations resumed in 2022, and many small finds from previous excavations were re-evaluated. These finds, consisting of ceramic vessels, ceramic vessel fragments, beaded necklaces, and weights, date from the 11th century BC to the 5th century BC. Furthermore, the presence of high-quality cult vessels suggests that the Hacıtuğrul Höyük settlement may have been a cult center. Looking at the finds from Hacıtuğrul Höyük in general, it is seen that there is a high concentration of Phrygian period ceramics. Research shows that Hacıtuğrul Höyük is quite rich in finds, containing high-quality and imported items. Excavations to be carried out at the site will provide a better understanding of Hacıtuğrul Höyük as an important Phrygian city.

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