Mycenae Collection

Mycenae in ancient Greece, circa 1400 BC
Mycenae in ancient Greece at the height of its culture, circa 1400 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Mycenaean art. Greece. Silver rhyton as head of a bull with golden horns and forehead adorned with a gold rosette. Royal Tomb IV at Mycenae. 16th century BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Tholos Tomb / Mycenae
Schliemann dubbed this majestic building the Treasury of Atreus but the capstone-topped ashlar corbelled masonry is actually that of a Tholos tomb

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

THE ACROPOLIS, MYCENAE
A general view of the Acropolis at Mycenae. The primary remains at the site are the walls and tombs. The Palace has been almost totally destroyed over time

Schliemann at Mycenae
Schliemanns excavations at Mycenae. The famed shaft graves are pictured in the middle circle, with Schliemanns large scale excavations on the right

Lions gate at Mycenae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721901 Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

The treasor of the Atrides or tomb of Agamemnon, Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos
CSO4982939 The treasor of the Atrides or tomb of Agamemnon, Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

Dr and Mrs Schliemann, the excavators, at Mycenae, Greece (engraving)
8644071 Dr and Mrs Schliemann, the excavators, at Mycenae, Greece (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr and Mrs Schliemann, the excavators, at Mycenae)

The explorations at Mycenae (engraving)
8644043 The explorations at Mycenae (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The explorations at Mycenae. The Treasury of Atreus, entrance)

The Lion Gate, Mycenae (b/w photo)
8639172 The Lion Gate, Mycenae (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion Gate, Mycenae)

The Lion Gate (1250 BC), the main entrance to the fortified enclosure, Mycenes (Greece) (b/w photo)
CSO4982956 The Lion Gate (1250 BC), the main entrance to the fortified enclosure, Mycenes (Greece) (b/w photo); (add.info)

A shepherd and his sheep pass by the site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor
NWI4953200 A shepherd and his sheep pass by the site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor d'Atree" located on the ancient town of Mycenes in the Peloponnese

View of the city of Mycenes in ancient Greece at the time of its apogee, around 1400 BC
NWI4856321 View of the city of Mycenes in ancient Greece at the time of its apogee, around 1400 BC. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae, Greece (engraving)
8635000 Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae, Greece)

Greek Sculpture, Earliest Period (engraving)
8644787 Greek Sculpture, Earliest Period (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Sculpture, Earliest Period)

The Lion Gate, Mycenaea, Greece. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867231 The Lion Gate, Mycenaea, Greece. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: The Lion Gate, Mycenaea, Greece)

Greek Architecture, Earliest Period, Doric Style (engraving)
8650788 Greek Architecture, Earliest Period, Doric Style (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture, Earliest Period, Doric Style)

Engraving depicting the Lion Gate, the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece
5308631 Engraving depicting the Lion Gate, the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Lion Gate)

Portrait of the German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) Heinrich Schliemann, 1822-1890
ELD4843440 Portrait of the German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) Heinrich Schliemann, 1822-1890, a German businessman and pioneer in the field of archeology

General view of the ancient city of Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982942 General view of the ancient city of Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

Site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor d'Atree" located on the ancient town of
NWI4953255 Site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor d'Atree" located on the ancient town of Mycenes in the Peloponnese (1500-1100 BC) in Greece

Site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor d'Atree" located on the ancient town of
NWI4953247 Site of excavations of the tomb of Agamemnon known as "Tresor d'Atree" located on the ancient town of Mycenes in the Peloponnese (1500-1100 BC) in Greece

Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece (engraving)
8634996 Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Mycenaean type female statuette, from Taranto, Scoglio del Tonno
LRI741050 Mycenaean type female statuette, from Taranto, Scoglio del Tonno; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini.

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2019. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2019

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Thebes Museum, Thivai, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Stone bird figures, possibly ancient Mycenean from around 1500BC, The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, depicting the history of Thebes from Neolitihic to Ottaman Times, Thiva, Greece, 2003

Thebes Museum, Thivai, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ancient Mycenean pots from around 1500BC, The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, depicting the history of Thebes from Neolitihic to Ottaman Times, Thiva, Greece, 2003

Thebes Museum, Thivai, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Amphora of dancing figures and a sphinx, The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, depicting the history of Thebes from Neolitihic to Ottaman Times, Thiva, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Sectioned view of Treasury of Atreus at Mycenae, Greece
adventure, archaeology, greece, history, mycenae, tomb, travel, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 1134286035

The Lion Gate, Mycenae, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Ancient city of Mycenae, Peloponnese, Greece

Ancient city of Mycenae, Lion gate wall around the akropolis of Mykene, Peloponnese, Greece

Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). 14th or 13th Century B.C...After a reconstruction in water-colours by Miss W

Mycenaean Zeus Crater, 14th Century BC. Found in Cyprus. Shows a Mycenean chariot. At Archaeological Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Secret Stairway to the postern gate of Tiryns, 15th century BC
The Secret Stairway to the postern gate of the Mycenean citadel Tiryns, 15th century BC

Stela of Menalaus and Helen (of Troy), Archaic Greek, c8th century BC-c5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen

Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary Mask in gold foil embossing. Found in Tomb IV at the Acropolis. Mycenae. Dated in 1580 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary Mask of Agamemnon in gold foil embossing. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876 in Tomb V, Circle A at Mycenae. Dated in 1550 BCE. National Archaeological Museum

Funerary mask in gold foil embossed. IV Grave Circle A in the Royal Tombs of Mycenae. Dated in the 16th century B.C. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

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Discover the ancient wonders of Mycenae, a captivating city in ancient Greece that thrived around 1400 BC. Step through the imposing Lion Gate, an iconic symbol of this once-mighty civilization. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Mycenaean art, such as the silver rhyton shaped like a bull's head, showcasing their mastery in craftsmanship. Ascend to the Acropolis and stand where history unfolded before your eyes. Immerse yourself in the footsteps of Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist who unearthed treasures from this archaeological site. Witness his groundbreaking discoveries that shed light on our understanding of ancient civilizations. Explore the enigmatic Tholos Tomb, an architectural marvel with its unique circular shape that has stood for centuries. Admire its grandeur and ponder upon its purpose as you delve into mysteries from long ago. The Lions Gate stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beckoning visitors to witness its magnificence against the backdrop of Peloponnese's breathtaking landscape. Gaze out from Mycenae and let your imagination soar as you envision life during this remarkable era. Mycenaean art continues to captivate with its funerary masks crafted meticulously in gold foil embossing. The glistening Funerary Mask of Agamemnon is a testament to their reverence for departed souls and serves as a reminder of their rich cultural heritage. As you wander through IV Grave Circle A, be awe-inspired by another funerary mask adorned in gold foil embossing—a poignant tribute to those who have passed on but remain immortalized through these exquisite works. Uncover layers upon layers of history within Mycenae's hallowed grounds—a journey back in time that will leave you spellbound by its grandeur and significance within Greek antiquity.