{"product_id":"kingdom-of-the-golden-touch-sarah-lambert-9798188088927","title":"Kingdom of the Golden Touch: Exploring the lost empire of Midas, Cybele, and ancient Phrygia","description":"\u003cb\u003eA forgotten kingdom. A legendary king. A mystery buried beneath the mountains of Anatolia.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat you are about to discover will change how you see the story of King Midas, the golden touch, and the ancient world that created the legend.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, Phrygia existed between myth and history. Known through the tales of Midas, Cybele, and the mysterious city of Gordion, this powerful kingdom left behind questions that historians, archaeologists, and explorers have worked to answer. But beneath the famous legends lies a deeper story of ambition, faith, craftsmanship, and cultural influence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKingdom of the Golden Touch\u003c\/b\u003e takes you beyond the myths and into the real world of ancient Phrygia, revealing the rise of a kingdom that shaped Anatolia and influenced civilizations far beyond its borders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew people know that behind the story of the king who turned everything into gold was a sophisticated society of builders, artists, traders, warriors, and religious thinkers. Through archaeological discoveries, ancient records, inscriptions, royal tombs, and surviving traditions, this book reconstructs the forgotten world of Gordion and the people who called it home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside these pages, you will uncover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The origins of the Phrygian Kingdom and the rise of Gordion as a center of power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The historical reality behind Midas and the legendary golden touch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The secrets hidden within royal burial mounds and ancient monuments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The worship of Matar and the transformation of the Great Mother Goddess into Cybele. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The mysteries of the Phrygian language and the clues carved into stone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The lasting influence of Phrygia on religion, art, music, and political symbols. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does Phrygia still matter today?\u003c\/b\u003e Because civilizations are not remembered only by the empires they build, but by the ideas, stories, and symbols they leave behind. The legacy of Phrygia continues to appear in unexpected places, from ancient religious traditions to modern symbols of freedom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast, an archaeology lover, a mythology reader, or someone fascinated by lost civilizations, this book offers a journey into a world where legend and evidence meet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe mountains of Anatolia still guard the remains of a kingdom that many believed was lost forever. The voices of its people are waiting to be heard. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to uncover the truth behind the Kingdom of the Golden Touch? Get your copy today and begin the journey into the forgotten world of ancient Phrygia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Lambert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188088927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"Sarah Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665934749951,"sku":"9798188088927","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kingdom-of-the-golden-touch-sarah-lambert-9798188088927","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}