Yazılı, Han

[4] The most prominent feature of the site is the Midas Monument, a high rock-cut facade in the cliff face of the citadel.

[5] The relief takes the form of a pedimented temple front with acroteria, and an abstract geometric design which appears to imitate the terra cotta facings of buildings.

[6][11] The inscription mentions Midas with his titles: MIDAI LAVAGTAEI VANAKTEI, probably meaning "leader of the people" and "ruler".

Another inscription, on the right side of the monument includes the letter yodh, which was added to the Phrygian alphabet in the mid-sixth century BC.

The abstract designs on the facade are stylistically comparable to architectural terracottas of central Anatolia dating from before ca.

The Midas Monument
Part of the inscription on the side, reading ΒΑΒΑ: ΜΕΜΕϜΑΙΣ: ΠΡΟΙΤΑϜΟΣ: ΚΦΙJΑΝΑϜΕJΟΣ: ΣΙΚΕΝΕΜΑΝ: ΕΔΑΕΣ 'Baba, advisor, leader from Tyana, dedicated this niche'. [ 7 ] [ 8 ]
The Midas inscription over the cornice , reading ATES... MIDAI LAVAGTAEI VANAKTEI EDAES 'Ates.... has dedicated [this monument] to Midas, leader of the people and ruler'. [ 9 ] [ 10 ]