Sunday, October 10, 2010

Mycenae

The ancient citadel of Mycenae is located on top of a rocky hill and is quite a climb to go to the top. The period of Greek history 1600 to 1100 BC is known as Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.



The Lion Gates
The earliest known piece of monument sculpture in continental Europe



Grave Circle A contained 6 royal shaft graves











The Treasury of Atreus




This is an outstanding tholos tomb dating back to the 14th century BC and is one of the only 2 double-chambered tombs in Greece.



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