Art of the Aegean Lion Gate
These hilltop fortresses built by the Mycenaeans featured impressive gateways such as the one featured here which is the most impressive rampart known of the period.

Lion Gate

Who- Mycenaean Artist
What- Limestone
When- 1,300 B.C.
Where-Mycenea
Why- Decorative Sculpture on outer gateway of a stronghold
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