Retired Archeologist

My travels -- came across an ancient tomb.
Near Ankara, where continents collide.
A quick onceover with a handy broom
and time starts yielding that which tried to hide.

Sarcophagus, a solid mass of gold
Inscriptions in what seems like ancient Greek,
They start, the letters carved in large and bold:
"Turn back while you still can, and do not seek

that which you cannot have, or pay the price!"
Pried open the humongous coffin's lid.
Inside --  a gilded mummy, dressed up nice.
Tried taking it all with him, that he did.

The rest reads: "This is Midas, he knew hunger,
but wishes he was cursed when he was younger."