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The royal grave circle within the walls of Mycenae (1600 BCE). It was in the shaft graves here that Heinrich Schliemann discovered in 1876 CE the famous gold death mask attributed (incorrectly) to King Agamemnon.

Mycenaean bridge-spouted jug displaying a Minoan influence (1500-1450 BCE). Found in the Kalkani tomb, Mycenae. Archaeological Museum Mycenae.

Mycenaean fresco from Mycenae (1250-1180 BCE). Archeaological Museum Mycenae.

Mycenaean tholos tomb at Mycenae (1450 BCE).

The interior ceiling of the 'Treasury of Atreus', tholos tomb (1450 BCE), Mycenae.

The view to the south from the upper citadel of Mycenae looking towards Argos (1350 BCE).

Tiryns was a major Mycenaean centre, the magnificent walled fortifications visible today date from the 13th century BCE. The large size of the stones of the walls led the ancient Greeks to believe they were the work of the Cyclopes.

The arch of Titus in the Forum Romanum

Remains of Emperor Trajan's market in the ruins of the imperial forums.

Temple of Vesta. This was the location of the eternal flame which was kept burning at all times. Vestals would vow an oath of service & chastity for a period of 30 years to the Goddess Vesta. Vestals had rank and privilege in Roman Society...