Mycenae Archaeological Site Audio Guide
Explore Mycenae Archaeological Site with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Mycenae is an ancient city, now an archaeological site in Argolis, Greece. It was a major centre of Mycenaean civilization, a Late Bronze Age civilization that flourished in southern Greece.
What you will hear
Treasury of Atreus
The most impressive of the nine tholos tombs at Mycenae, often attributed to the legendary King Agamemnon or his father Atreus.
The Beehive Dome
Peer up at the ceiling of this massive chamber to see a masterpiece of ancient geometry known as a corbelled dome.
The Decorative Entrance Columns
These fragments offer a glimpse into the colorful and ornate facade that once greeted visitors at the threshold of the royal tomb.
Grave Circle B
An older burial complex located outside the citadel walls, containing shaft graves that predated the more famous Grave Circle A.
Grave Circle B, Mycenae
This mask, crafted from a natural alloy of gold and silver, represents the earliest attempts by Mycenaean artisans to capture the human face.
Tomb of Clytemnestra
Named after the wife of Agamemnon, this tholos tomb features a sophisticated relieving triangle above its entrance.
Threshold of the Queen
The transition from rough stone to smooth masonry at this entrance marks the peak of Mycenaean architectural refinement.
Ceiling of the Queen's Tomb
This soaring stone dome is a feat of balance, held together for centuries without the use of a single drop of mortar.
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