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Cyclopean Walls in Mycenae, Greece | Greeka (+30) 211 85 03 006 Ferry Tickets Tailor Made Island Hopping Tours Car Rentals About Us Contact us Contact us Destinations Our Services Travel info Hotels Eat & Drink Community Articles Search Sign In Destinations Our Services Travel info Hotels Eat & Drink Community Articles Search Greeka Destinations Mycenae Things to do Sights Cyclopean Walls Mycenae Cyclopean Walls ©Shutterstock All Photos (36) Table of contents: • General info • Map • Members Photos (17) • Greeka Photos (19) • Write a review! Location: Ancient SiteThe Cyclopean Walls of Mycenae: The characteristic of the Mycenaean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders, which have been fitted together rather roughly. As these boulders are very big in size, the ancient people believed that it was the Cyclops who built these gates, as the thought it impossible for men to move such big rocks. That is why these walls were named Cyclopean Walls. Notable is that the hammer was rarely used for the construction of these walls and thus they fit very roughly together. The cracks or gaps between the boulders were filled with smaller limestone. Dating since the 13th century BC, these Cyclopean walls are the characteristic feature of the Mycenaean architecture. Archaeologists have noticed that this type of architecture can be seen in other Mycenaean towns, too, such as Tyrins or Argos. However, Harry Thurston Peck, in 1898, divided Cyclopean architecture into four styles. The first style consists of stones of various size filled in between with smaller stones. The second style consists of polygonal stones that fit precisely. The third style is characterized by a stone of unequal size but of the same height and the fourth is known for its rectangular stones of unequal height. The walls in Mycenae match to the third style. Photos Of Cyclopean Walls by Greeka Members Upload your photos greeceiseu 6y 6 6 greeceiseu 9y 4 4 greeceiseu 6y 2 3 vasia 13y 3 2 petarbg 7y 2 2 greeceiseu 7y 2 1 vasia 13y buelensc 11y 1 buelensc 11y yannish 11y petarbg 8y petarbg 8y petarbg 7y tinawaldo 11y 2 greeceiseu 7y greeceiseu 7y greeceiseu 6y Photos Of Cyclopean Walls by Greeka Team Map Reviews Write a review No reviews yet. Be the first to write one! DISCOVER MORE SIGHTSEEINGS IN MYCENAE Lion Gate Treasury of Atreus Tomb of Clytemnestra Archaeological Museum View all Mycenae sightseeing Do you have a question? Do you have a question about Greece and the Greek islands? Where to stay? Where to eat? And more? Do not hesitate to ask the community! Greeka team and its community members will be delighted to help you! ASK THE COMMUNITY SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Enter your email address to receive our latest news, offers and community updates. Do you like Greeka? Spread the word! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Promote your business today Learn more about our programs Register your travel agency And get discounts Did we miss something? Submit info or ask for correction Home We are hiring! Sitemap About us Privacy Policy Newsletter Need support? (0030) 211 85 03 006 Send an Email Contact us Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Accepted Payments Visa Mastercard Paypal ©2023 Greeka Created with by Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Copy the URL of this page Top Close Modal Search Greeka Map View Close Modal The Cyclopean Walls of Mycenae Gates of the Cyclopean Walls. Because of their huge size, the myth says that the walls of Mycenae were constructed by Cyclops. The Lion Gate of the Cyclopean Walls. The characteristic of the Mycenaean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders, which have been fitted together rather roughly. Archaeologists have noticed that this type of architecture can be seen in other Mycenaean towns, too, such as Tyrins or Argos. The Cyclopean Walls are constructed with stone of unequal size but of the same height View from the Cyclopean walls Dating back to the 13th century AD, these Cyclopean walls are the characteristic feature of the Mycenaean architecture. The cracks or gaps between the boulders were filled with smaller limestone. An archaeological site of high importance. A part of the Cyclopean Walls. The site of the Cyclopean Walls. The spot offers magnificent view of the surrounding area. A gate inside the Cyclopean Walls. A well-preserved construction. Impressive construction. The walls were constructed with heavy stones. Exploring the ancient site of the Cyclopean Walls. Close Modal Sign in to the Greeka Community. Upload your best photos of Greece and interact with other Greeka members! Sign in Close Modal We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience and to analyze site traffic. By browsing this site you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more about our cookies policy OK, got it! Shares Share Share Share Tweet Email