The Archaeological Society of Athens is an independent learned society. Also termed the Greek Archaeological Society, it was founded in 1837 by Konstantinos Bellios, just a few years after the establi
Facade (front door) of the Archaeological Society of Athens
Konstantinos Bellios, Founder of the Archaeological Society of Athens
Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore and the Telesterion (Initiation Hall), center for the Eleusinian Mysteries
Thorikos
Mycenae
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Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometres south-west of Athens; 11 kilometres north of Argos; and 48 kilometres s
The Lion Gate and example of Cyclopean masonry at Mycenae
A view of the citadel
View from the acropolis, or high city
The Tomb of Aegisthus outside the walls of the citadel