Mycenae (Cyclopean Walls, Grave Circle A) with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, Grave Circle B with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, Treasure of Atreus also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and Lions Gate. Mycenae is one of the most powerful places in ancient Greece—the heart of the Mycenaean civilization (c. 1600–1100 BC) and the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon. Cyclopean walls, Massive stone fortifications so huge the Greeks believed giants built them. Lion Gate, the iconic entrance, The oldest monumental sculpture in Europe still in place. Treasury of Atreus – the monumental beehive tomb just outside the citadel.
The Romantic poet Lord Byron carved his name on one of the columns during his travels.
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