ANKARA
Ankara is the capital city of modern Turkey, was founded by the Phrygians in the 8th
century B.C. There are many archaeological remains from some of the earliest
civilizations in the world in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its finds from
Catalhoyuk, Kultepe, Gordion, Toprakkale, Carchemish and other sites. Fine ancient
metal work and the original "Mother Goddess" figures. Other sights include the
citadel and the mausoleum of Ataturk.