Phrygia

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Definition

An ancient kingdom in west-central Anatolia (modern Turkey), famous for King Midas, which flourished around the 8th century BCE. Many of the rock-cut ruts discussed in the episode lie in this region.

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Episode #380: "Cart Ruts" in Stone II - Mystery Continues to be Unsolved

Brothers of the SerpentJul 16, 2026

Brothers of the Serpent hosts Russ and Kyle Allen return to the mysterious 'cart ruts' carved into volcanic tuff in Turkey's ancient Phrygia region, reading listener theories ranging from ancient boats and dog sleds to flood-control rippers and 'Anunnaki segways.' Using drone footage and photos, they test each idea against puzzling features: ruts that cut through hard pebbles, climb hillsides, cross each other at random, and vanish into nothing. Despite comparisons to the Oregon Trail ruts and some back-of-the-envelope physics, they conclude the mystery remains unsolved.

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