Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization in the second century BC. It had been inhabited since the Early Neolithic period (5000 4000 BC)
The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean when it was at its peak. In 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000.
Today, tourists go there to see the famous gate to the citadel called the Lion Gate.
In 1841 Greek archaeologist found and restored it.
In the 1870s other excavations in the citadel revealed many treasures from graves that are housed in the museum nearby.
The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean when it was at its peak. In 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000.
Today, tourists go there to see the famous gate to the citadel called the Lion Gate.
In 1841 Greek archaeologist found and restored it.
In the 1870s other excavations in the citadel revealed many treasures from graves that are housed in the museum nearby.
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