Treasury of Atreus
Peloponnese
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The ticket is valid for one admission per site to the acropolis of Mycenae and the Treasure of Atreus and can be used for 1 day after the first entrance
Mycenae: The acropolis of Mycenae built on a natural hill dominates the northeast end of the Argive plain. According to the myth Mycenae was founded by Perseus son of Zeus and Danae who brought here from Asia the Cyclops the legendary creatures who built the fortification walls of Mycenae the famous Cyclopean walls.The total length of the fortification walls is 900 m. surrounding an area of 30000 square metres. They were constructed in three different building phases from 1350 BC until 1200 BC. During the second building phase [1250 BC] the Lion Gate with the monumental relief was constructed.On the top of the fortified hill lies the Palace complex the seat of the Mycenaean ruler consisted of a columned porch [aithousa] a vestibule [prodomos] and the main chamber [domos] where the ruler received his subjects and formal foreign visitors. Here lay his throne in front of a round hearth for ceremonial rituals.The palace was surrounded by workshops and storerooms to its service. The remaining area of the acropolis is covered with houses cult areas and storerooms.
Treasury of Atreus: This monument is a most magnificent and imposing tholos [vault] tomb therefore linked to the most important ruler of Mycenae Atreus. Tholos tombs are subterranean structures carved out of hill slopes. They consist of a long walkway the dromos an entrance mouth and a circular chamber. The chamber is built with corbel stone blocks that is with circular rows of blocks the diameter of each is gradually decreased towards the ceiling. The dromos walls the tomb entrance and its pilasters are constructed with large conglomerate stones while the facade was decorated with columns friezes and gilded or coloured plaques. The doorway is topped with an oversized lintel stone surmounted by a large relieving triangle. At the northern side of the chamber a small rock-cut side chamber has been found which was most probably used as the main burial ground. The tomb was built in mid-13th century BC and is contemporary to the Tomb of the Genii and the Tomb of Clytemnestra.
Mycenae: The acropolis of Mycenae built on a natural hill dominates the northeast end of the Argive plain. According to the myth Mycenae was founded by Perseus son of Zeus and Danae who brought here from Asia the Cyclops the legendary creatures who built the fortification walls of Mycenae the famous Cyclopean walls.The total length of the fortification walls is 900 m. surrounding an area of 30000 square metres. They were constructed in three different building phases from 1350 BC until 1200 BC. During the second building phase [1250 BC] the Lion Gate with the monumental relief was constructed.On the top of the fortified hill lies the Palace complex the seat of the Mycenaean ruler consisted of a columned porch [aithousa] a vestibule [prodomos] and the main chamber [domos] where the ruler received his subjects and formal foreign visitors. Here lay his throne in front of a round hearth for ceremonial rituals.The palace was surrounded by workshops and storerooms to its service. The remaining area of the acropolis is covered with houses cult areas and storerooms.
Treasury of Atreus: This monument is a most magnificent and imposing tholos [vault] tomb therefore linked to the most important ruler of Mycenae Atreus. Tholos tombs are subterranean structures carved out of hill slopes. They consist of a long walkway the dromos an entrance mouth and a circular chamber. The chamber is built with corbel stone blocks that is with circular rows of blocks the diameter of each is gradually decreased towards the ceiling. The dromos walls the tomb entrance and its pilasters are constructed with large conglomerate stones while the facade was decorated with columns friezes and gilded or coloured plaques. The doorway is topped with an oversized lintel stone surmounted by a large relieving triangle. At the northern side of the chamber a small rock-cut side chamber has been found which was most probably used as the main burial ground. The tomb was built in mid-13th century BC and is contemporary to the Tomb of the Genii and the Tomb of Clytemnestra.
Mycenae:
From 1st of April until 30 of April 08:00-19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30.
From 1st of May until 31 of October 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
Treasury of Atreus:
From 1st of April until 30 of April 08:00-19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30.
From 1st of May until 31 of October 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
From 1st of April until 30 of April 08:00-19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30.
From 1st of May until 31 of October 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
Treasury of Atreus:
From 1st of April until 30 of April 08:00-19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30.
From 1st of May until 31 of October 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
The Treasury of Atreus lies approximatey 400 m. southwest of the acropolis of Mycenae, at the east slope of the verdant Panagitsa Hill. The same site hosted living complexes during the Mycenaean years [13th century BC], as well as rock-cut family chamber tombs from as early as the early Mycenaean period.
Access for persons with disabilities is possible from the monument's tickets booth up to the interior of the chamber, since the natural ground has been shaped in order to provide easier visitor access.