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Mycenae and Tiryns

The Peloponnese is the homeland of one of the most important civilisations known in the ancient Hellenic world: the Mycenaean civilisation.

The so called ‘Golden Mycenae’ reached the height of their rule during the Late Bronze Age (1350 – 1200 BC). The surviving records and remaining monuments show their architecture was impressive as were their artefacts and other cultural aspects of their communities. The oldest ruling clans were formed as early as 1700 BC and the first monumental tombs were built at that time. In the following years, the Palaces, the Cyclopean Walls [huge fortifications], the "Tomb (Treasure) of King Atreus”, the large arched doorways, fountains and ramparts have earned Mycenae a place among the greatest towns in antiquity.

Tiryns was a town located 8km off Argos town on the road towards Nafplio town, East Peloponnese. It was built on a hill and the fortifications around the palace were so imposing that ancient Greeks refused to believe they were built by humans; instead they considered Tiryns to have been constructed by the Cyclops (mythical huge man-like beings). Great heroes with supernatural powers, namely Bellerophon, Perseus, and Hercules have been associated with Tiryns.

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