A New Phrygian Inscription from Gordion: A Pergamene Contingent in Phrygia in the early Reign of Antiochus I

A newly discovered Phrygian inscription from Gordion, dating to the early reign of Antiochus I, marks the first known mention of the city by name. The slab, part of a funerary monument linked to Parsaparnas—a Persian nobleman from Pergamon—reveals insights into a Pergamene military contingent stationed in Phrygia under Antiochus' rule. The study meticulously analyzes the inscription's epigraphical features, philological context, and historical significance, offering a rare glimpse into Hellenistic-period dynamics at Gordion. Key findings include the identification of Parsaparnas as a high-ranking figure and the association of the monument with his military role, providing evidence for Antiochus I's administrative and strategic interests in the region.

Oreshko, R., & Alagöz, U. (2023). A New Phrygian Inscription from Gordion: A Pergamene Contingent in Phrygia in the early Reign of Antiochus I. Belleten, 87(310), 793–831. https://doi.org/10.37879/belleten.2023.793