[2][3][4], Tiryns was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1999. The dam should be dated in the 13th century BC, that is the period of Tiryns’ heyday, and is comparable to the Mycenaeans’ large-scale drainage works in Lake Kopais, Boeotia. All solid rock as far as I can see. In fact, the signature surviving feature of Mycenae greets the visitors at the very entrance to the city – the Lion Gate, dating from around 1250 BC. : 2.00 € (reduced 2.00€)1.4.-31.10.: 4.00 € (reduced 4.00€), Entrance is free for EU citizens 25 and under and Non EU children 5 and under. What a sensation it was to pass through that gate as many other people have done before me and where the history of Greece, indeed all Europe, was shaped in such a bygone era! The entrance is a modest 3 euros. Tiryns – a city built by the Cyclopes The fortification of the hill of Tiryns ( 8km from Argos ) which protects the palace complex, is such an impressive construction that the ancient Greeks could not believe that it was built by human hands. À Mycènes et à Tirynthe subsistent les ruines imposantes des deux plus grandes cités de la civilisation mycénienne, qui domina le monde de la Méditerranée orientale du XVe au XIIe siècle avant J.-C. et qui joua un rôle essentiel dans le développement de la culture de la Grèce classique. According to the legend Proetus, pursued by his brother, fled to Lycia. 25 connections, UNESCO World Heritage Site #33: Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns (Greece), Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns. These are carried out in a systematic way, taking into consideration all the international standards relating to archaeological fieldwork. Lovely surroundings this time: brown hills, green olive trees. Of course, here the walls were decorated with paintings. Claims that the fortifications make up for its natural defensive deficiencies found at Mycenae seems fully justifiable. The authenticity of both sites is unquestionable. Criterion (i): The architecture and design of Mycenae and Tiryns, such as the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus and the walls of Tiryns, are outstanding examples of human creative genius. It reached its height between 1400 and 1200 BC, when it was one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world, and in particular in Argolis. Thus, the architects of Tiryns were said to be the Cyclopes, who came to the city with Proetus, its legendary founder, from distant Lycia. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0, 迈锡尼和提那雅恩斯是迈锡尼文明两座最伟大的城市，其遗址也十分壮观。公元前15世纪至公元前12世纪，迈锡尼文明盛行于地中海东部，在古希腊文化的发展中发挥了重要作用。这两座城市还与荷马史诗《伊利亚特》和《奥德赛》有着密切的关联，而这两部史诗对欧洲艺术和文学的影响则持续了3000多年。. It reached its height between 1400 and 1200 BC, when it was one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world, and in particular in Argolis. Those stray dogs are a frequent sight in Greece, and I am not at all happy with that. The Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns, located in the Regional unit of Argolis in the North-East Peloponnese, are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, renowned for its technical and artistic achievements but also its spiritual wealth, which spread around the Mediterranean world between 1600 and 1100 BC and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. The decline of Mycenae occurred around 1100 BC, possibly due to repeated damage from earthquakes and fires. Tiryns – a city built by the Cyclopes The fortification of the hill of Tiryns (8km from Argos ) which protects the palace complex, is such an impressive construction that the ancient Greeks could not believe that it … The apogee of the Mycenaeans, with their majestic architecture, inscribed monuments and sophisticated civilisation, occurred in the Late Bronze Age, between 1350 and 1200 BC. Once you are hooked on something it is hard to press it into the back of your mind. Agamemnon and Menelaus, Danaë and Perseus, Pelops and Atreus are the apparent forefathers of all of Europe, and the birthplace of all of these historical figures, is golden Mycenae. But the outlayings of a city are recognizable this time. Эти два города, бесспорно, связаны с эпосами Гомера «Илиадой» и «Одиссеей», оказывавшими влияние на искусство и литературу Европы на протяжении более трех тысячелетий. The charming and peaceful land of Argolida holds, within the bowels of its earth, one of the most important civilisations ever to see the light of day: the Mycenaean civilisation. The Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are located in Greece along with 16 other World Heritage sites. Ces deux cités sont indissolublement liées aux épopées homériques de l'Iliade et de l'Odyssée dont la profonde influence sur la littérature et les arts persiste depuis plus de trois millénaires. Supported by UNESCO. 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But this tradition was born at the beginning of the historical period, when Argos was fighting to become the hegemonic power in the area and needed a glorious past to compete with the other two cities. Walls, very thick walls, that's what you see. There is no evidence of the relationship between Tiryns and Mycenae, so the general belief is that it ranged between friendly, cooperative, and adversarial through the centuries. and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. Tiryns - the other location of this WH property - is located about 20 minutes away by car. It was a dream came true on a blazing summer afternoon. I enjoyed visiting this site in the late afternoon when all the tour groups had left and I must say that Mycenae is indeed one of my favourite WHS in Greece. WebGL must be enable. A few minutes later I try it again, coming from a different angle. New Zealand - 07-Oct-15 - Mycenae is a large city, best known for its circular tombs and the Lion Gate. And those walls again. Sorry, we do not have any trivia for here yet.Have you been to Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns? This site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1884–1885, and is the subject of ongoing excavations by the German Archaeological Institute at Athens and the University of Heidelberg. The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C.