These studies therefore include the anthropology, archaeology, archaeometry, art, architecture, environment, epigraphy, geography, geomorphology, history, language, literature, religion and topography of Greece and Cyprus.
A.J.B. When Perseus left Argos for Tiryns, he instructed Cyclopes (one-eyed giants) to build the walls of Mycenae with stones no human could lift. Editorial Guidelines. Between 1900 and 1998 the bulk of all excavated material from Mycenae was housed in the storerooms of Nauplion Museum, with a few choice pieces taken to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. This project also included an outreach element, using the archive as a basis for producing an exhibition aimed at children entitled 'Homer's Heroes: Daily Life in Mycenaean Greece'. Credits: We are grateful to the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, the Faculty of Classics (University of Cambridge), Ms Linda Witherill and Dr Elizabeth French for assisting financially with the digitisation of the Mycenae Excavation and Publication Archive to coincide with the Centenary of the commencement of Alan Wace’s work at the site. 1600-1200 BCE. ", Huw Jones, Head of Digital Library Unit, Cambridge University Library. He and his team began excavations at Mycenae on 23 April 1920. The discoveries made by Wace and his team during the excavations of the 1920s, were fundamental in helping to establish the basis on which the chronology of Mycenaean civilisation was founded.

Wace and his team’s excavations at Mycenae began on 23 April 1920. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions The archive is arranged in eight series as follows: The arrangement by the donor, who amalgamated and maintained the records, has been retained where possible. These excavations were conducted under the site directorships of Alan John Bayard Wace (1879-1957) and Lord William Desmond Taylour (1904-1989). Wace and his team’s excavations at Mycenae began on 23 April 1920. Applications for reproduction must be made in writing to the Faculty of Classics. This is never going to happen, Acropolis illuminated in a spectacular light show – Inauguration video, Acropolis and monuments get new light – Live streaming Sept 30, Victoria Hislop sworn in Greek citizen, was received by Prime Minister, Greek Culture Minister on Mycenae fire: “Visitors will see some burned grass”, Greece Civil Aviation extends travel restrictions until Oct 12, 2020, Ireland imposes quarantine on travelers from Greece, First cruise ship docks at Piraeus port after 6-month cruises ban, Tinos and Serifos demand explanation from England over “quarantine list”, Meteor falls in the sea area between Evia and Aigina (video), Archaeological sites, museums in Greece open for August full moon, Delight for sky-watchers in July: The awesome Comet NEOWISE, Sarantaporo broadband project connects villages on remote mountains in central Greece, Mini heat wave with up to 36°-37° Celsius to hit Greece Oct 3-6, Canning company in Pella shut down after 114 workers positive to Covid-19, Greece records 411 new coronavirus cases, 272 of them in Athens/Attica, Cyprus insists on Turkey sanctions at EU Summit, stalls on Belarus, Wildfire passes through Mycenae archaeological site (picts), Divorce finalized: Athina Onassis gets rid of unfaithful husband, pays him almost nothing, Second Tourist killed trying to take a selfie with Zakynthos Shipwreck – Poll, Roadmap of lockdown lifting in Greece: May 4 – begin of July, 2020 (UPD), International flight passengers to Greece must fill PLF prior to check-in, Greece reveals health protocols for flights and hotels in summer 2020. ©Faculty of Classics Archives, University of Cambridge. Mycenae was a place of considerable power and a key site of the Mycenaean civilisation in the Late Bronze Age (c. 1600-1100 BCE). Mycenae Survey and Archaeological Atlas Publication. They did not develop the arts much and there are no recorded facts of extensive trade between Mycenae and other city-states, although Mycenaean pots have been found in the Mediterranean basin, most in southern Italy and even in Egypt. The citadel of Mycenae was constructed on the slopes of a hill overlooking the valley of Argos. The Lion Gate, with view of Grave Circle A beyond, Mycenae, 1921, ©British School at Athens. The main body of the series covers excvations carried out at Lefkandi on the island of Euboia, in the Cyclades and on Crete, especially Knossos, during the whole of the sites lengthy history. Their work helped to clarify significantly the chronology of Mycenae’s monuments, especially the sequence of use of the various areas outside and within the fortification walls – an issue that had remained poorly understood ever since the spectacular discoveries made there in the 1870s by Heinrich Schliemann and Panagiotis Stamatakis. Wace returned to Mycenae again in 1939 and in the 1950s to further explore Mycenae’s prehistoric cemetery as well as bringing to light important structures both inside and outside the citadel. 1600-1200 BCE. Top Greek islands & Mainland Destinations, Most popular Greek islands & mainland destinations. Mycenae’s true origins are unknown. Earlier volumes are devoted to a range of other topics, such as the techniques of Greek sculpture and the papers of George Finlay, an influential British figure in the early history of the modern Greek state. To celebrate the anniversary of the excavations of the renowned Bronze Age site, the Faculty of Classics has collaborated with the British School at Athens (BSA) and the Cambridge Digital Library, to digitise the records of Alan J.B. Wace, former Professor of Classical Archaeology in the Faculty of Classics and Director of the British School at Athens, who led a number of excavations from 1920 until his death in 1957.

This item is part of JSTOR collection Excavations and analysis of Mycenae continue to the present day. As well as being published in BSA annuals and the Journal of Hellenic Studies, the findings and reports from the excavations are published in the ongoing series Well Built Mycenae . Since 2013, the Faculty of Classics has been home to a fascinating collection of photographs, architectural and illustrative drawings, correspondence and original archaeological notebooks, preserving important material from these pioneering excavations.
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The stories associated with this site and its remains would go on to play a vital role in classical Greek culture as a source of inspiration in art and literature. To arrange a visit and to discuss the material that you wish to consult, please contact the Archivist at least two weeks in advance by email Faculty of Classics Archives . 12, EXCAVATIONS AT MYCENAE 1939-1955 (1980), Access everything in the JPASS collection, Download up to 10 article PDFs to save and keep, Download up to 120 article PDFs to save and keep. Greeka? When the building was renovated individual 'cells' were made available as storerooms for the various excavations. In 1998/9 all Nauplion material (both stored and exhibited) was transferred gradually to the new on-site Mycenae Museum, where it remains today along with the original object registration cards. The School's secondary mission is to promote research more generally into the prehistoric, ancient and medieval Mediterranean. institution. 2. Many of these were found in shaft graves, such as the golden mask of Agamemnon, which is believed to be the death mask of King Agamemnon. Photo by Carl Axel Boëthius. Multiple Greek businesses came up top in this year's Local Business Awards, which took place across multiple Sydney districts. In 1999, UNESCO deemed Mycenae, located in the Peloponnese of modern Greece, to be a World Heritage site, highlighting the impact the site had and continues to have on European art and literature for more than three millennia. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Greeka. Drawing of Bronze dagger and knives, with wooden and ivory handles and bronze tweezers, from Tombs 518 and 529. (PLATES VII.-XIV.) By Billy Patramanis. Sports Wace's daughter, Dr Elizabeth (Lisa) French, has amalgamated and maintained these records whilst also incorporating materials generated by projects analysing the excavations, such as publication and researchers' study materials.