The Mycenaean Acropolis of Midea
Katie Demakopoulou & Nicoletta Divari-Valakou
City: Athens
Year: 2012
Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Tourism,
Description: Paperback, 44 p., 59 colour and b/w figures, map, 27x17 cm
Abstract
A brief guide of the archaeological site of Midea, with many colour figures of recent excavations and finds. The acropolis of Midea is the third most important Mycenaean acropolis of Argolis.
The book is the English translation of the Greek book Η Μυκηναϊκή Ακρόπολη της Μιδέας that appeared almost two years ago. For the Greek book press here.
Contents
Mycenaean citadels [9]
The Mycenaean acropolis of Midea [12]
The site and the excavations [12]
Midea in mythology and in the literary sources [15]
The monuments of the acropolis [16]
The fortification wall and the gates [16]
The ‘Megaron’ complex [22]
Buildings on a terrace north of the West Gate [22]
Building complex in the area of the West Gate [26]
Complex of rooms in the area of the East Gate [33]
Upper Acropolis – The ‘Palace Area’ [34]
The Mycenaean cemetery of Dendra [36]
Chronological chart [41]
Bibliography [42]
Map of the northeastern Peloponnese [44]
Comments
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