Exploring the Mycenaean Citadel of Mycenae (History and Raw Walking Tour)

"Mycenae, rich in Gold."

In this video we'll learn a bit about the history and explore the ruins of Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, the greatest Mycenaean site and palatial center of the late Bronze Age.

Contents:

00:00 History of Mycenae
06:47 Walking Tour of Mycenae
07:01 Treasury of Atreus / Tomb of Agamemnon
12:54 Outside the Citadel
20:01 The Lion Gate
22:15 Grave Circle A
30:00 View from the Palace
41:03 Underground Tunnel to Cistern

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Sources and Suggested Reading:

Mycenae: A Guide to the History and Archaeology - Elsi Spathari
Greece Monuments and Museums: Corinthia-Argolida - Elsi Spathari
The Mycenaeans - Louise Schofield
Mycenaeans - Rodney Castleden
Dawn of the Gods: Minoan and Mycenaean Origins of Greece - Jacquetta Hawkings

Shout out to ARCAS Travel for arranging the trip to Tiryns.
https://arcastravel.com/

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