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Europe and North America. Tiryns ( / ˈtɪrɪnz / or / ˈtaɪrɪnz /; Ancient Greek: Τίρυνς; Modern Greek: Τίρυνθα) is a Mycenaean archaeological site in Argolis in the Peloponnese, and the location from which the mythical hero Heracles was said to have performed his Twelve Labours. It lies 20 km (12 mi) south of Mycenae .
May 14, 2012 · The acropolis or upper citadel of Mycenaean Tiryns, due to its excellent state of preservation, is a very fine example of Mycenaean palatial architecture and fortifications. 28 m high and 280 m long, the citadel was built in three stages beginning c. 1600 BCE, with the first palace architecture dating to the 14th century BCE and finally being destroyed c. 1200 BCE by earthquake and conflagration.
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Aug 11, 2023 · From the 7th century BC until its destruction by the Argives, Tiryns became an important cult centre for the worship Hera, Athena, and Heracles. Info. The site is open daily, apart from public holidays, from 08:00-15:00 during the Winter, and 08:00-20:00 May to August. Admission: 4 Euros (2 Euros concessions). Tel. (+30) 27520.226.57.
The settlement at Tiryns developed into a centre of the Mycenaean, or Late Helladic, culture, influenced by that of Minoan Crete. Tiryns, situated on a ridge in the plain between Nauplia (modern Návplion) and Mycenae, survived into the classical period but was destroyed by Argos about 468 bc. From the huge stones of the walls of its citadel ...
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Tiryns. Tiryns is a major Mycenaean citadel, located in Argolis, near Mycenae, already important by the Middle Helladic period. Being 1.5km from the sea, it controlled the trade routes between the mainland and the Aegean centers. The area was inhabited before the Bronze age, and ancient Greeks believed that the citadel was built by Proitos ...
Dec 2, 2010 · 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. and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. These two cities are indissolubly linked to the Homeric ...
