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Lion Gate

by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Approaching Mycenae was awe inspiring: a massive hill, walls of enormous stones, and the fearsome Lion Gate.

Lion Gate, Mycenae, c. 1300-1250 B.C.E., limestone, relief panel, 9′ 6″ high

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

View of "Palace," Mycenae

Shafts, Grave Circle B

View of Mycenae

Lion Gate, Mycenae, c. 1300-1250 B.C.E.

Ramp within walls, Mycenae

Lion Gate, interior walls, Mycenae, c. 1300-1250 B.C.E.

Shaft, Grave Circle A

"Palace" Megaron foundation, Mycenae

Beth looks past the "Palace" to the sea, Mycenae

"Palace" entry, Mycenae

"Palace" Courtyard, Mycenae

"Palace" Porch, Mycenae

More Smarthistory images…

Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Lion Gate," in Smarthistory, December 13, 2015, accessed June 3, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/lion-gate-mycenae/.