mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Mycenae - the Lion GateThe Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures
Tholos Tomb / MycenaeSchliemann dubbed this majestic building the Treasury of Atreus but the capstone-topped ashlar corbelled masonry is actually that of a Tholos tomb
THE ACROPOLIS, MYCENAEA general view of the Acropolis at Mycenae. The primary remains at the site are the walls and tombs. The Palace has been almost totally destroyed over time
Schliemann at MycenaeSchliemanns excavations at Mycenae. The famed shaft graves are pictured in the middle circle, with Schliemanns large scale excavations on the right
Hissarlik (Troy) DiggingA clear example of the excavation style of Heinrich Schliemann at Hissarlik, cutting through later occupation levels, actually missing Homerian deposits!
Entrance at Troy (Ruins)An entranceway through the Cyclopean walls of Gergis, Bournabashi at Troad (Troy/Hissarlik), the site of Ancient Troy excavated by Heinrich Schliemann
Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary Mask of Agamemnon in gold foil embossing. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876 in Tomb V, Circle A at Mycenae. Dated in 1550 BCE. National Archaeological Museum
Dr Schliemanns Trojan antiquities on view, London 1877The antiquities found at Hissarlik (Hisarlik, modern Turkey), on the plains of Troy, by Heinrich Schliemann during his remarkable excavations
Mycenae, treasury of AtreusDetails of the construction of a Tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus. The inward laid corbelled masonry was topped with a capstone (Fig. 5). Date: 1855
MADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy Date: circa 1877
Ruins of Troy - Hissarlik, TurkeyThe visible ruins at the site of Hissarlik, excavated by German Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann discovered what he thought were the Homerian levels in a massive trench excavation
Mycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. GreecMycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. Double circle within which there are six Shaft Graves. 14th century B.C. Province of the Argolid. Peloponnese region
Ruins at Hisarlik / TroyRuins at Hisarlik (" Place of Fortresses" ), the modern name for the site of ancient Troy. The unoccupied archaeological site lies approximately 6.5 km from the Aegean Sea
Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Argolis. PelopMycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Ancient city of Greece. Royal Tombs. Grave circle A and B. Mycenae Acropolis. Argolis. 1600 -1100 B.C. Peloponese. Greece. Europe
SCHLIEMANN, Heinrich (1822-1890). German archaeologist. Discoverer of the ruins of Troy. Engraving
Mycenae, Greece. Site of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann. Date: circa 1910s
Excavations at TroyAn interesting sketch showing the aftermath of Schliemanns excavations at the site of Troy. He had actually cut through Homerian levels and revealed earlier foundations! Date: 1888
Tiryns - The GalleryMinoan Hillfort complex of 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
Dr Schliemann, explorer of Troy and Mycenae, arrived in London in 1877 to give a lecture to the Society of Antiquaries to increase awareness of his explorations into the traditions of ancient Greece
Hissarlik (Troy)A view toward the Plateau of Ilium Novum and the site of Hissarlik, where Heinrich Schliemann excavated remains that he claimed were the foundations of Homers Troy
Chamber at MycenaeA rock-cut side chamber leading from the tholos tomb, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann
Treasury of AtreusThis structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance
Third Treasury MycenaeThe Third Treasury at Mycenae. Later Greeks described the massive polygonal masonry at Mycenae as Cyclopean, built of stones that only a Cyclops could lift. The name has stuck
Greece MycenaeA view of the ruins of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann
Reconstruction / MycenaeAn artists reconstruction of Mycenae (excavated by Schliemann in the 19th century)
Hissalik Post-ExcavationThe site at Hissarlik, excavated by Heinrich Schliemann and identified as ancient Troy. Schliemanns massive slice through the deposits can be clearly seen
Site of Troy / Early C19ThA view of the site of ancient Troy at Hissarlik in Turkey. The site was excavated by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who found gold items and large city walls
Schliemann in LondonHeinrich Schliemann gives an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House
Dagger Found at MycenaeA dagger blade ca 16th C.BC, found at Mycenae by Schliemann. Probably made by Minoan craftsmen for use by a Mycenaean, as the hunters are in the Minoan style
Interior of Tholos TombA tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann. The stonework is known as corbelling, with successive courses laid inward
Second Treasury MycenaeThe Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone
Lion Gate at MycenaeThe Lion Gate at Mycenae represents the earliest large relief structure on the Greek mainland. The carvings were placed into an open triangle left by the corbelled blocks. Date: 1855
Mme. Schliemann & JewelsMADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy