Table of Contents

Preface, 9; The acropolis of Mycenae, 12; The fortification walls, 13; The outer court, 17; The Lion Gate, 18; Area of the inner court, 25; Grave Circle A, 27; Buildings in the lower acropolis, 44; The Great Ramp and the Cult Centre, 46; Ascent to the summit, 51; The palace on the summit, 53; The great court and the megaron, 54; Artists' Quarters, 61; House of Columns; The northeastern extension, 62; The underground cistern, 64; The North Sally Port; The South Sally Port, 65; The postern gate, 66; The north slope of the citadel, 67; Remains outside the citadel, 68; Types of graves, 69; The Lion Tholos Tomb, 71; The Middle Bronze Age cemetery The Tomb of Aigisthos; The Tomb of Klytemestra, 72; Grave Circle B, 75; Houses of Merchands, or Perfume Workshop, 78; The Treasury of Atreus, 79; The end of the visit, 83; Legends and History, 85; Excavations, 90; Results, 92.

About the Author

by George E Mylonas