... Impressive view of the historical entrance to Mykines... one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece... they form parts of its fortified walls which once stood 18m high and 6 to 8m thick... today Mykines contains several well-preserved sites... the ruins are a mix of history and myth... this great Ancient Greek city is linked to several works of cultural significance, including the Odyssey and the Iliadin... it was also the Kingdom of the King Agamemnon who was the leader of Greece in the Trojan War... Thanks a lot Athina! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀
Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines located in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese. It was once the city at the centre of the Mycenaean civilization between 1600BC and 1100BC and this ancient citadel site sit on top of a rocky 278m hill. The citadel is half-hidden in a mountain recess between two triangular peaks: Profitis Ilias (750m) and Mount Zara (600m).
The Lion Gate guards and provides the main access to the citadel. The two lions arranged symmetrically around a column is the first example of representational monumental sculpture in the European continent. The relief sculpture is carved of gray limestone, but the heads of the lions were added on (probably made of steatite or metal) and have been lost since antiquity.
The gate was closed by a double, heavy wooden door which were secured by a sliding bar. It is dated to about 1249 BCE, and it was added during the second building phase of the citadel.
The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are on the UNESCO WHS list since 1999.
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The 190th Anniversary of the Hellenic Army Academy
(Issued 15-06-2018)
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