
Tiryns - Wikipedia
Tiryns (/ ˈ t ɪ r ɪ n z / or / ˈ t aɪ r ɪ n z /; Ancient Greek: Τίρυνς; Modern Greek: Τίρυνθα) is a Mycenaean archaeological site in Argolis in the Peloponnese, and the location from which the …
Tiryns - World History Encyclopedia
May 14, 2012 · Located on the fertile Argolid plain, Tiryns lies between Nafplion and Argos in the eastern Peloponnese in Greece. The site has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age (7th-4th …
Tiryns: Mycenaean Citadel And Palace Inside Cyclopean Walls
Apr 10, 2020 · Explore the cyclopean walls of Tiryns archaeological site and ascend the Great Ramp through the Lion Gate to the Citadel and Palace
Tiryns Archaeological Site – Ancient Greece: Φώς & Λέξη
Tiryns is an important Mycenaean citadel in Argolis, Peloponnese. In the Bronze Age, it was a major Mycenaean stronghold, and was already flourishing by the Middle Helladic period. Its …
Ancient Citadel of Tiryns in Nafplio - Travel the Greek Way
Apr 2, 2025 · Tiryns holds immense significance as a fortified citadel and cultural center in the Mycenaean world. UNESCO designated Tiryns as a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of …
Tiryns | Mycenaean, Acropolis, Citadel | Britannica
Tiryns, prehistoric city in the Argolis, Greece, noted for its architectural remains of the Homeric period. Excavations show the area to have been inhabited from the Neolithic Age.
Built by giants: An archaeological guide to Tiryns
Aug 11, 2023 · Famed for its Cyclopean walls, the Bronze Age citadel of Tiryns is a must-visit site for all those who want to explore Greece’s legendary “Age of Heroes.”
The Archaeological Site of Tiryns | World Heritage Journeys of …
Tiryns, situated 20 km south-east of Mycenae on a low hill near the inlet of the Argolic Gulf, is another excellent example of the Mycenaean civilisation—imbued with many legends and …
Tiryns - Greece Travel Secrets
Tiryns is particularly famous for its fortifications, which were built in several phases between the 15th and the 13th centuries BC. The walls of Tiryns are among the most impressive and well …
Archaeological Site of Tiryns - Visit Greece
Α 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 …
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