Context: | Mycenae |
Type: | Gate |
Summary: | The Lion Gate is main entrance to citadel of Mycenae, located in NW wall of the fortress. |
Date: | 1250 BC - 1200 BC |
Dimensions: | Gateway: 3.10 m. high and 2.95 m. wide at base. Lintel: 4.50 m long, 1.98 m. wide and 0.80 m. thick at center. |
Region: | Argolid |
Period: | Late Bronze Age |
Plan:
A gateway for double wooden doors set into the thick fortification walls. Approach to the gate is up a ramp and through an enceinte or confining passage. A second passage and guardroom are located inside the gate. From here the ramp-road circled through the lower citadel up to the palace.
History:
The monumental gateway was erected when the citadel walls were enlarged and strengthened ca. 1250 BC.
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