Tours: Mycenae - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 22:51, 7 January 2024

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	("Who are you?")		("Who are you?")
	*'''Herodotos:''' ''My name is [[Herodotos]], and I am a traveler from {{Wiki\|Halikarnassos}}. I retrace the various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told — all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.''		*'''Herodotos:''' ''My name is [[Herodotos]], and I am a traveler from {{Wiki\|Halicarnassus\|Halikarnassos}}. I retrace the various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told — all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.''

	("What do you think of this place?")		("What do you think of this place?")

imported>Soranin at 03:42, 31 March 2022

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	He sacrificed his own daughter, [[Iphigenia]], to convince [[Artemis]] to grant his ships passage to Troy.		He sacrificed his own daughter, [[Iphigenia]], to convince [[Artemis]] to grant his ships passage to Troy.

	After conquering the city, he returned to Mycenae with mopunds of riches and a Trojan named [[Cassandra]] as his concubine.		After conquering the city, he returned to Mycenae with mopunds of riches and a Trojan named {{Wiki\|Cassandra}} as his concubine.

	Agamemnon's wife [[Klytaimnestra\|Clytemnestra]] was not pleased with her husband's sacrifice of their daughter.		Agamemnon's wife [[Klytaimnestra\|Clytemnestra]] was not pleased with her husband's sacrifice of their daughter.

imported>Soranin at 19:04, 11 December 2021

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	[[File:DTAG - Death Mask of Agamemnon Reproduction.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Reproduction of the so-called "Death Mask of Agamemnon" by Émile Gilliéron (1851-1924) / 1550-1500 BCE (Mycenaean period)]]		[[File:DTAG - Death Mask of Agamemnon Reproduction.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Reproduction of the so-called "Death Mask of Agamemnon" by Émile Gilliéron (1851-1924) / 1550-1500 BCE (Mycenaean period)]]
	When [[Grave Circle\|these shafts]] were discovered by archaeologist [[Heinrich Schliemann]] in 1876, he believed the six gold-filld graves to be connected with the family of the great King Agamemnon, even going so far as to proclaim a gold mask he found within to be "The Death Mask of Agamemnon".		When {{Wiki\|Grave Circle A, Mycenae\|these shafts}} were discovered by archaeologist [[Heinrich Schliemann]] in 1876, he believed the six gold-filld graves to be connected with the family of the great King Agamemnon, even going so far as to proclaim a gold mask he found within to be "The Death Mask of Agamemnon".

	However, this was refuted by later excavations, which showed that the nineteen bodies buried in the shafts dated back to a few hundred years before Agamemnon was even born.		However, this was refuted by later excavations, which showed that the nineteen bodies buried in the shafts dated back to a few hundred years before Agamemnon was even born.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 03:05, 17 July 2021

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	If the king was feeling generous, he would have shared with the visitor the palace's most marvelous feature:		If the king was feeling generous, he would have shared with the visitor the palace's most marvelous feature:

	Its commanding and majestic view, which stretched from the plain of [[~~Argolos~~]] to the gleaming [[Aegean Sea]].		Its commanding and majestic view, which stretched from the plain of [[Argolis]] to the gleaming [[Aegean Sea]].

	'''Learn More:'''		'''Learn More:'''

imported>Lady Kyashira at 02:36, 17 July 2021

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	~~{{Imageneed}}~~
	{{Update}}		{{Update}}
	'''Wander the remnants of [[Mycenae]], a place that was in ruins even in the time of antiquity.'''		'''Wander the remnants of [[Mycenae]], a place that was in ruins even in the time of antiquity.'''
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	\|-\|Grave Circle=		\|-\|Grave Circle=
			[[File:DTAG - Death Mask of Agamemnon Reproduction.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Reproduction of the so-called "Death Mask of Agamemnon" by Émile Gilliéron (1851-1924) / 1550-1500 BCE (Mycenaean period)]]
	When [[Grave Circle\|these shafts]] were discovered by archaeologist [[Heinrich Schliemann]] in 1876, he believed the six gold-filld graves to be connected with the family of the great King Agamemnon, even going so far as to proclaim a gold mask he found within to be "The Death Mask of Agamemnon".		When [[Grave Circle\|these shafts]] were discovered by archaeologist [[Heinrich Schliemann]] in 1876, he believed the six gold-filld graves to be connected with the family of the great King Agamemnon, even going so far as to proclaim a gold mask he found within to be "The Death Mask of Agamemnon".

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	\|-\|Habitations=		\|-\|Habitations=
			[[File:DTAG - Mycenae Painting by Balage Balogh.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|The citadel of Mycenae around 1250 BCE, painting by Balage Balogh / Contemporary]]
	By 1250 BCE, Mycenae was at the height of its power, and its living quarters and workshops were numerous.		By 1250 BCE, Mycenae was at the height of its power, and its living quarters and workshops were numerous.

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			[[File:DTAG - Megaron of Mycenae 2006.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Megaron of Mycenae / 2006]]
	A traveler seeking an audience with the king would have first ascended a steed ramp from the Lion Gate to the citadel's summit.		A traveler seeking an audience with the king would have first ascended a steed ramp from the Lion Gate to the citadel's summit.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 15:25, 16 July 2021

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 The Mycenaean civilization flourished in the late {{Wiki|Bronze Age}}, between 1600 and 1200 BCE.
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 The entrance to [[Agamemnon]]'s citadel, or the Lion Gate, is one of the most iconic monuments in Mycenae.
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 |-|Habitations=
 |-|Megaron Palace=
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-[[File:DTAG_Duel_between_Agamemnon_and_Achilles_-_Giovanni_Battista_Gaulli.jpg|thumb|250px|The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, oil painting by {{Wiki|Giovanni Battista Gaulli|Gaulli Giovanni Battista}} (1639-1709)]]
+[[File:DTAG_Duel_between_Agamemnon_and_Achilles_-_Giovanni_Battista_Gaulli.jpg|thumb|250px|The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, oil painting by {{Wiki|Giovanni Battista Gaulli|Gaulli Giovanni Battista}} (1639-1709) / 17th cent. CE (Modern period)]]
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+Nevertheless, there are some clues that such a ruler existed. Some {{Wiki|Tawagalawa letter|Hittie letters}} mention a Great King of {{Wiki|Ahhiyawa}}, as well as everlasting disputes over the town of Wilusa, which is believed by modern scholars to be the inspiration for Homer's Troy.
 |-|Closing Remarks=

imported>Lady Kyashira at 13:41, 16 July 2021

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 {{Imageneed}}
 {{Update}}
-'''Wander the remnants of Mycenae, a place that was in ruins even in the time of antiquity.'''
+'''Wander the remnants of [[Mycenae]], a place that was in ruins even in the time of antiquity.'''
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 ("Who are you?")
-*'''Herodotos:''' ''My name is Herodotos, and I am a traveler from Halikarnassos. I retrace the various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told — all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.''
+*'''Herodotos:''' ''My name is [[Herodotos]], and I am a traveler from {{Wiki|Halikarnassos}}. I retrace the various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told — all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.''
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 ("Let's begin the tour.")
-*'''Herodotos:''' ''These are the ruins of Mycenae, center of the old Mycenaean civilization. It was home to great warriors and heroes. In many ways, places like Athens and Sparta stand on the shoulders of its accomplishments. This tour will take you through its ruins and introduce you to its most important monuments, revealing its history in the process. I hope you enjoy yourself. I'll be waiting for you at the end of your visit.''
+*'''Herodotos:''' ''These are the ruins of Mycenae, center of the old Mycenaean civilization. It was home to great warriors and heroes. In many ways, places like [[Athens]] and [[Sparta]] stand on the shoulders of its accomplishments. This tour will take you through its ruins and introduce you to its most important monuments, revealing its history in the process. I hope you enjoy yourself. I'll be waiting for you at the end of your visit.''
 |-|Mycenaean Civilization=
 |-|The Lion Gate=
 |-|Grave Circle=
 |-|Habitations=
 |-|Megaron Palace=

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'''Wander the remnants of Mycenae, a place that was in ruins even in the time of antiquity.'''

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*'''Herodotos:''' ''Welcome, traveler, to the ruins of Mycenae.''

("Who are you?")
*'''Herodotos:''' ''My name is Herodotos, and I am a traveler from Halikarnassos. I retrace the various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told — all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.''

("What do you think of this place?")
*'''Herodotos:''' ''It is humbling to stand in the remnants of such a great civilization. Looking at these ruins, I am reminded that the past is never as far behind us as we think.''

("Let's begin the tour.")
*'''Herodotos:''' ''These are the ruins of Mycenae, center of the old Mycenaean civilization. It was home to great warriors and heroes. In many ways, places like Athens and Sparta stand on the shoulders of its accomplishments. This tour will take you through its ruins and introduce you to its most important monuments, revealing its history in the process. I hope you enjoy yourself. I'll be waiting for you at the end of your visit.''

|-|Mycenaean Civilization=
|-|The Lion Gate=
|-|Grave Circle=
|-|Habitations=
|-|Megaron Palace=
|-|King Agamemnon=
[[File:DTAG_Duel_between_Agamemnon_and_Achilles_-_Giovanni_Battista_Gaulli.jpg|thumb|250px|The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, oil painting by {{Wiki|Giovanni Battista Gaulli|Gaulli Giovanni Battista}} (1639-1709)]]

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|-|Closing Remarks=
*'''Herodotos:''' ''You've completed the tour. I trust it was an eye-opening experience. Though it did not last, Mycenae was a sort of precusor to what would eventually become the Greek civilization we know today. It's important we remember them, if only to avoid repeating their mistakes. Now, what else would you like to do?''

("I'm ready for the quiz.")

("Take on the next suggested tour.")

("Take me on a random tour.")

([LEAVE] "That's all for now.")
*'''Herodotos:''' ''Then I suppose this is farewell, at least for now. Safe travels.''

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