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The Lion Gate (Greek: Πύλη των Λεόντων) is the popular modern name for the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in Southern Greece. It was erected during the thirteenth century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwestern side of the acropolis. In modern times, it was named after the relief sculpture of two lions or lionesses in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance.
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🖼️ Reconstruction of how the citadel and its gate might have appeared in 1250 BC
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#mycenae #ancientgreece #greece #ancienthistory #history #architecture #antiquity #archaeology
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Prehistoric Portugal

Just outside Palmela, on a rocky ridge above fields of wildflowers, lie some of Portugal’s most extraordinary Neolithic tombs: the rock-cut caves of Quinta do Anjo.
Carved by hand into solid rock over 5,000 years ago, these ancient burial chambers still echo with mystery and reverence.

#TombTuesday #Neolithic #AncientHistory #Megaliths #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage

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YouTube5,000-Year-Old Caves Carved by Hand! The Artificial Caves of Quinta do Anjo in Palmela, PortugalBy Prehistoric Portugal
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Miss Gayle

Very cool.

News blurb: indiandefencereview.com/ancien

Study abstract and link: sciengine.com/JAHH/doi/10.3724

"The connection between ancient texts, celestial imagery, and modern astronomical findings continues to provide new insights into how ancient civilizations viewed the cosmos...illustrating how cultural depictions of the sky were deeply intertwined with both the practical and spiritual life of ancient Egypt."

(Some Guy) via Fark Scientists discover ancient Egyptians knew how to look up Scientists Discover Ancient Egypt's Hidden Depictions of the Milky Way Scientists have uncovered astonishing ancient Egyptian imagery that hints at a cosmic connection, shedding new light on the mysteries of the night sky. "A groundbreaking study has uncovered ancient Egyptian depictions that may represent the Milky Way, offering new insights into how the Egyptians understood the cosmos. In a recent study by Dr. Or Graur, Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth, the researcher analyzed over 125 images of the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut on ancient coffins, dating back nearly 5,000 years. These findings, published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, suggest that Nut’s portrayal, often covered with stars, could symbolize the Milky Way and its significance in Egyptian mythology."
#History#AncientHistory#Astronomy
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