Dec 2, 2010 · Criterion (iii): Mycenae and Tiryns bear unique testimony to the political, social and economic development of the Mycenaean world, thus representing the peak of this early stage of …

Mycenae, the largest palatial center of the period, with its “cyclopean” walls, the megaron and the magnificent tombs, was mentioned in the Homeric epics (the Iliad and the Odyssey) as the seat of …

Mycenae and Tiryns, which stand as the pinnacle of the early phases of Greek civilisation, provided unique witness to political, social and economic growth during the Mycenaean civilization.

Criterion (ii): The Mycenaean civilisation, as exemplified by Mycenae and Tiryns, had a profound effect on the development of classical Greek architecture and urban design, and consequently also on …

Along with the nearby ruins of Mycenae, UNESCO designated Tiryns as a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of its outstanding architecture and testimony to the development of Ancient Greek civilization.

Criterion vi: Mycenae and Tiryns are indissolubly linked with the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, the influence of which upon European literature and the arts has been profound for more …

These ancient cities were added to the UNESCO list for a number of different reasons. Some elements of the architecture – particularly Mycenae’s Lion Gate and the walls of Tiryns – “are outstanding …

Criterion (ii): The Mycenaean civilisation, as exemplified by Mycenae and Tiryns, had a profound effect on the development of classical Greek architecture and urban design, and consequently also on …

Jun 30, 2021 · The impressive ruins of Mycenae and Tiryns, in the Argolis region of the Peloponnese, bear evidence of the role they played in the past, as the two most important cities of Mycenaean …

The religious center of Mycenae is located in the southwestern part of the Acropolis. It is a complex of religious buildings, which is confirmed both by the architectural remains and by the cult findings …