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The cemetery includes several impressive tombs such as those of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller; Ioannis Pesmazoglou; Georgios Averoff; and one tomb with a famous sculpture of a dead young girl called I Koimomeni (The Sleeping Girl) and sculpted by Yannoulis Chalepas from the island of Tinos. There are also burial areas for Protestants and Jews. The cemetery has been declared an historical monument.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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First Cemetery of Athens
First Cemetery of Athens
The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a luxurious cemetery for famous Greek people and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street (Eternal Rest Street). It is large green space including pines and cypresses.
In the cemetery there are three churches. The main is the Church of Saint Theodores and there is also a smaller of Saint Lazarus. The third church is a Catholic church. There are also separate places for Protestants and Jews. The cemetery includes the tomb of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller, the tomb of Ioannis Pesmazoglou, that of Georgios Averoff, and one named I Koimomeni (the Sleeping Girl), by the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, from the island Tinos.
The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and it is declared as an historical monument.
Первое афинское кладбище
Первое афинское кладбище — мемориальный некрополь в центральной части Афин.
Кладбище расположено в центральной части Афин, за античным комплексом Олимпейон и Панатинаикосом, в конце улицы Анaпaфсеос (Улица Покоя).
Первое кладбище открыто в 1837 году и очень скоро стало местом захоронений известных граждан Греции.
На кладбище находятся три церкви: две православные — в честь св. Феодора и св. Лазаря Четверодневного; одна — католическая. Имеются отдельные участки для захоронений протестантов и иудеев.
Erster athener Friedhof
First Cemetery of Athens - Α' Νεκροταφείο Αθηνών 4K Ultrawide
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The First Cemetery of Athens (Greek: Πρώτο Νεκροταφείο Αθηνών, Próto Nekrotafeío Athinón) is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a prestigious cemetery for Greeks and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street (Eternal Rest Street). It is a large green space with pines and cypresses.
In the cemetery there are three churches. The main one is the Church of Saint Theodores and there is also a smaller one dedicated to Saint Lazarus. The third church of Saint Charles is a Catholic church. The cemetery includes several impressive tombs such as those of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller; Ioannis Pesmazoglou; Georgios Averoff; and one tomb with a famous sculpture of a dead young girl called I Koimomeni (The Sleeping Girl) and sculpted by Yannoulis Chalepas from the island of Tinos. There are also burial areas for Protestants and Jews, however, this segregation is not compulsory.
The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and is declared an historical monument.
Το Πρώτο Νεκροταφείο Αθηνών είναι το παλαιότερο κοιμητήριο των Αθηνών. Θεωρείται πολύ σημαντικό, τόσο για το γεγονός ότι εκεί αναπαύονται πολλοί επώνυμοι Έλληνες που στα τελευταία χρόνια διακρίθηκαν στον χώρο των γραμμάτων, των τεχνών και της πολιτικής, όσο και από ιστορική και καλλιτεχνική άποψη, καθώς περιλαμβάνει μεγάλης αξίας γλυπτά.
Το Πρώτο Νεκροταφείο βρίσκεται στο τέρμα της οδού Αναπαύσεως, σε λόφο νότια του Παναθηναϊκού σταδίου και πέραν του Ιλισού. Είναι κατάφυτο με πεύκα και κυπαρίσσια.
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The National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Take a detailed tour of the greatest museum of Greek Art in the world:
Thera:
The Minoan eruption of Thera was a civilization destroying volcanic eruption dated to 1540 B.C. It destroyed Thera (now Santorini), including the Minoan settlement at Akrotiri covering it in pumice. It also affected the Minoan population on Crete, causing the Mycenaean conquest of the Minoans.
This fresco is the first example of landscape painting as well as being amongst the very first frescos ever painted, dated from well before 1500 B.C., along with the gazelles, boxers, and the frescos still on display in Fira on Santorini.
Mycenae:
In 1874, an amateur archeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, who believed in the historical truth of Homer, excavated Mycenae, and upon discovering a human skull beneath a death mask in a tomb, declared: I have gazed upon the face of Agamemnon, which is doubtful.
Pots:
The Geometric Period flourished at the end of the Greek Dark Ages, from 1000 BC – 700 BC., was characterized by geometric patterns in vase painting and figures comprised of triangular shapes.
The Archaic period began in the middle of the eighth century B.C., between the time of the first Olympic Games and Homer. The term “archaic” (meaning old or early) was invented in the 18th century by art historians to characterize the period between the Geometric and Classical Periods.
The Classical Period began at the end of The Persian Wars in 479 B.C. Why do we have so many Greek Pots? They were very durable, and often buried with their owners. The Hellenistic period fell between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. and the emergence of the Roman Empire, thus ending the era of Greek Pottery.
Glass:
Hellenistic glass was produced beginning with the conquests of Alexander the Great, in 336 B.C. It is believed that most of this glass was produced outside of Greece, in The Syro-Judean parts of Alexander’s Empire.
Gold:
The golden wreaths and jewelry seen here is from The Hellenistic Period, between 300 and 100 B.C.
Figurines:
Due to their low cost, terracotta figurines were used for religious purposes by the middle class, starting in The Archaic and culminating in The Hellenistic Period.
Statues:
Since little to no Geometric Period sculpture survives, we begin with The Archaic. The kouros, or male youth is seen, at first unmoving. As sculpture evolves, we see more movement in the statues, which is the very goal of sculpture.
The female youth, or kore, always clothed, is much rarer than the kouros. You can see excellent examples of them in The Acropolis Museum, which sadly, does not allow them to be photographed.
We begin The Classical Period in 460 B.C. with this bronze of Zeus, or is it Poseidon? The Sounion Kouros, discovered in 1906, probably stood in front of the sanctuary of The Temple of Poseidon on The Cape of Sounion. This extraordinary bronze contains the original eyes. Eyes were made of marble and glass, sandwiched between pliable metal plates so that they could be firmly inserted into eye sockets within the bronze.
The Hellenistic Period begins with this marble statue of Themis from 300 BC. The Roman Period begins in The First Century B.C. and lasts through The Fourth Century A.D.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Первое афинское кладбище
Первое афинское кладбище
мемориальный некрополь в центральной части Афин.
Кладбище расположено в центральной части Афин, за античным комплексом Олимпейон и Панатинаикосом, в конце улицы Анaпaфсеос (Улица Покоя).
Первое кладбище открыто в 1837 году и очень скоро стало местом захоронений известных граждан Греции.
На кладбище находятся три церкви: две православные — в честь св. Феодора и св. Лазаря Четверодневного; одна — католическая. Имеются отдельные участки для захоронений протестантов и иудеев.
First Cemetery of Athens
The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a luxurious cemetery for famous Greek people and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street (Eternal Rest Street). It is large green space including pines and cypresses.
In the cemetery there are three churches. The main is the Church of Saint Theodores and there is also a smaller of Saint Lazarus. The third church is a Catholic church. There are also separate places for Protestants and Jews. The cemetery includes the tomb of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller, the tomb of Ioannis Pesmazoglou, that of Georgios Averoff, and one named I Koimomeni (the Sleeping Girl), by the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, from the island Tinos.
The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and it is declared as an historical monument.
Erster athener Friedhof
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.
Greece The Mycenae Citadel
lthough there are other sights to view in this area, the Mycenae citadel is the main attraction. From a distance it look no different from other hills of Argos, and you may wonder if the walk up from the car park is worth it.
As you begin your stroll up the path, remember that this citadel dates from the 16 to 12 C BC. It was from this citadel that king Agamemnon led the Greeks when they sailed off to fight the Trojans as described in the epic poem by Homer known as 'The Iliad'.
The Lion Gate
As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the large stones of which the walls are made. These were often referred to as 'Cyclopean' fortifications, named after the giant Cyclops who were supposed to have built them.
The path leads you up between the walls, and in front of you is the famous Lion Gate. The massive stones of this celebrated entrance contain the reliefs of two lions. Unfortunately the heads are missing, but the entrance is still very imposing. The pediment is monolithic, meaning it is composed of a single large stone. First circle of royal tombs
As you pass through the Lion Gate into the Mycenae citadel, you'll see on your right the famous cemetery discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's. Schliemann believed Agamemnon was buried here, but the grave site is much older, dating from the 16 C BC.
The graves contained the bodies of 8 men, 9 women and 2 children. Many burial furnishings and artifacts were also found, and they are some of the most beautiful ancient objects ever found. They are now on display in the National Museum in Athens.
Beyond the grave circle more excavations are being made, and from time to time new structures are revealed.