Grave Circle B, Mycenae, Royal cemetery in Mycenae, Greece
The burial structure consists of 26 graves surrounded by a circular stone wall measuring 28 meters in diameter and 1.55 meters in thickness.
Archaeologists Ioannis Papadimitriou and Georgios Mylonas discovered the site in 1951 and conducted excavations from 1952 to 1954, revealing burial customs from 1700-1600 BCE.
Male burials contained bronze weapons and tableware sets, while female tombs held decorative ornaments, reflecting social roles in Mycenaean civilization.
The burial ground stands 117 meters west of the Lion Gate, containing 14 shaft graves and 12 cist graves arranged in an irregular pattern.
DNA analysis of skeletal remains indicates family relationships between individuals, with male skeletons showing healed battle injuries on skulls and spines.
Location: Argos-Mykines Municipality
GPS coordinates: 37.73083,22.75500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:25
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