Lion Gate (Greek: Πύλη των Λεόντων) is the popular modern name for the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in southern Greece. It was erected during the thirteenth century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwestern side of the acropolis. In modern times, it was named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance.Put Lion Gate at the forefront of your travel plans using our Mycenae holiday tool.
The gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest surviving sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to bear an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground. It is the only relief image that was described in the literature of classical antiquity, such that it was well known prior to modern archaeology.
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So much history and story was awe inspiring to stand and see it for real at the entrance to the historic city of Mycenae.
So much history and story was awe inspiring to stand and see it for real at the entrance to the historic city of Mycenae. more »
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One of the more interesting sites in the Mycenae complex. Do check out the history behind this gate.
One of the more interesting sites in the Mycenae complex. Do check out the history behind this gate. more »
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Very interesting piece of archaeology, made of huge slabs of stone, found at the entrance of the ancient city of Mycenae (Mykines).
Very interesting piece of archaeology, made of huge slabs of stone, found at the entrance of the ancient city of Mycenae (Mykines). more »
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