Palace of Nestor, Mycenaean palace ruins in Pylos, Greece
The Palace of Nestor is a Mycenaean palace complex on Epano Englianos hill in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor, Greece. The site extends across three wings with storage rooms, workshops, and reception halls, totaling around 105 rooms over an area of roughly 170 by 90 meters.
Construction began in the 13th century before Christ and served as an administrative center of the Mycenaean world. A fire around 1200 before Christ destroyed the complex for good.
More than 1,000 Linear B tablets came to light here, offering insight into the administration, trade, and daily life of the Mycenaean inhabitants. The written records show lists of goods, workers, and religious offerings that were managed at the time.
The ruins sit on Epano Englianos hill, about four kilometers south of Chora and 17 kilometers north of modern Pylos. A protective roof spans large parts of the site and makes walking around easier in different weather.
The rectangular throne room holds a circular hearth in the center measuring about four meters across. An advanced drainage system channeled rainwater through clay pipes into underground cisterns.
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