The acropolis of Mycenae

First measurements and photos: April 2002
More measurements: 2007 and 2008

Coordinates:  37.7303   22.7578

The acropolis of Mycenae from the Treasury of Atreus.

The walls near the Gate of the Lions (center) and the acropolis (April 2002).

The tholos tomb of Clytaemnestra below Grave Circle A.

Grave Circle A.

The Megaron (Palace).

The underground cistern.

Numbers used in ancient Greek architecture

Mycenae

The acropolis of Mycenae is under the mountain on the white hill near the center of this picture.

The fortification of the acropolis near the Gate of the Lions (24 April 2002).

The Treasury of Atreus.

Detail of the entrance of the Treasury and the gigantic lintel.

The Gate of the Lions.