Mycenae

Mycenae A guide to its Ruins and its History by Georgios Mylonas

CONTENTS
Preface - The acropolis of Mycenae - The fortification walls
The outer court - The Lion Gate - Area of the inner court - Grave Circle A
Buildings in the lower acropolis - The Great Ramp and the Cult Centre - Ascent to the summit
The palace on the summit - The great court and the megaron - Artists' Quarters
House of Columns - The northeastern extension - The underground cistern
The North Sally Port - The South Sally Port - The postern gate - The north slope of the citadel
Remains outside the citadel - Types of graves - The Lion Tholos Tomb
The Middle Bronze Age cemetery - The Tomb of Aigisthos - The Tomb of Klytemestra
Grave Circle B - Houses of Merchands, or Perfume Workshop - The Treasury of Atreus
The end of the visits - Legends and History - Excavations - Results

57 colour illustrations.