The Lion Gate of Mycenae marks the entrance to the fortified citadel of Mycenae. The entire gate is about 10 feet wide and high and two lions under a triangle are inscribed on a stone above the entrance gate. The lions in the inscription are believed to have had heads of metal but these were plundered a long time ago.
The archaeological site of Mycenae, located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnesian Peninsula in Greece, is one of the most significant historical sites from the Late Bronze Age. It flourished during the second millennium BCE and is often considered the center of the Mycenaean civilization, which greatly influenced Greek culture and mythology.
The Archaeological Site of Olympia, located in the Peloponnese region of Greece, is one of the most important ancient sanctuaries in the world. Known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it served as a major cultural and religious center in ancient Greece.
