Phrygia
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A kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia centred on the Sangarios River.
Establishment
January 1199 BC: From around 1200 BC, Phrygia was a kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia, in what is now Asian Turkey, centred on the Sangarios River.
Chronology
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1. Events
January 799 BC: Pottery remains indicate Aeolian presence in Phokaia (a greek polis in the ancient region of Ionia) as late as the 9th century BC, and Ionian presence as early as the end of the 9th century BC.
January 799 BC: Myous was established around 800 BC. It was part of the Ionian League, a confederation formed at the end of the Meliac War in the mid-7th century BC comprising twelve Ionian Greek city-states.
January 799 BC: During the 8th century BC, the Phrygian kingdom with its capital at Gordium in the upper Sakarya River valley expanded into an empire dominating most of central and western Anatolia.
January 799 BC: Larisa (Troas) was occupied by Greeks since the late VIIIth century BC.
January 799 BC: Erythrai was established around 800 BC. It was part of the Ionian League, a confederation formed at the end of the Meliac War in the mid-7th century BC comprising twelve Ionian Greek city-states.
January 799 BC: Lebedos was established around 800 BC. It was part of the Ionian League, a confederation formed at the end of the Meliac War in the mid-7th century BC comprising twelve Ionian Greek city-states.
January 799 BC: Klazomenai was established around 800 BC. It was part of the Ionian League, a confederation formed at the end of the Meliac War in the mid-7th century BC comprising twelve Ionian Greek city-states.
January 755 BC: Kyzikos, a greek polis in the ancient region of Propontic Coast of Asia Minor, was founded in 756 BC.
January 749 BC: Magnesia (Mai) was a greek polis in the ancient region of Ionia. It existed since the mid of the VIIIth century BC.
January 731 BC: During the reign of Sarduri II (c. 766/4-735/2 BC), Urartu continued its rise by conquering the country of Qulhi, which is believed to correspond to Colchis. This expansion further solidified Urartu's power and influence in the region.
January 708 BC: Parion, a greek polis in the ancient region of Propontic Coast of Asia Minor, was founded in 709 BC.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Boutheia is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Euromos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Dios Hieron is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Sidousa is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Myndos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Iasos was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Parpariotai is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Kindye is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Leukophrys is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Iasonia was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Lykastos was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Trapezous (Pontic Coast of Asia Minor) was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Astakos (Asia Minor) was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Lampsakos was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Sigeion was founded by the Mytilenaeans from nearby Lesbos in the 8th or 7th century BC.
January 699 BC: Aigaiai existed since the eighth century BC. The polis belonged to the Aeolian League of Twelve Cities.
January 699 BC: Atarneus was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Chalkis (Aiolis) was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Airai is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Anaia is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Chyton is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Marathesion is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Myonnesos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Notion was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Polichnitai is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Thebai (Ionia) is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Amynandeis is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Amyzon is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Aulai is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Chalketor is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Chios (Karia) is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Hydaieis is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Hydisos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Karbasyanda is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Kedreai is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Keramos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Killareis was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Kyllandos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Latmos/Herakleia is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The earliest historical mention of Mylasa is at the beginning of the 7th century BC.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Naxia is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Olaieis is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Olymos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Ouranion is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pedasa is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pidasa is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pladasa is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Syangela/Theangela is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Termera is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Thasthareis is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Tralleis is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Establishment of the city-state of Mytilene in the 8th century BC.
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pyrindos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pyrnos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Idyma is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pteleon is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Pygela is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Amos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Bargasa is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Bargylia is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Medmasos is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: The year of foundation of the polity of Karyanda is based on peer group of similar polities in the same region (Phersu Atlas assumption).
January 699 BC: Kotyora was founded by Greek colonists around 700 BC during a wave of Greek colonization in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and along the shores of the Black Sea.
January 699 BC: Pergamon existed since around 700 BC. Fragments of western imported pottery of East Greek and Corinthian provenancefound in the town date from the late 8th century B.C.
January 684 BC: Chalcedon originated as a Megarian colony in 685 BC.
January 679 BC: The Kingdom of Lydia is mentioned for the first time by historical sources when Gyges was is king.
Disestablishment
January 674 BC: The Phrygian Kingdom was then overwhelmed by Cimmerian invaders, and Gordium was sacked and destroyed. Excavations confirm a violent destruction of Gordium around 675 BC.
