Mycenae

American  

[mahy-see-nee] / maɪˈsi ni /

noun

1. an ancient city in S Greece, in Argolis: important ruins.

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Mycenae British  

/ maɪˈsiːniː /

noun

1. an ancient Greek city in the NE Peloponnesus on the plain of Argos

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Example Sentences

“The Gates” calls back to its heraldic forebears — the Lion Gate in Mycenae, Greece; Hadrian’s Arch; the Brandenburg Gate; Shinto temple torii — as though you could access another realm by passing through its portal.

From New York Times

In 1876, the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann began excavating the fabled city of Mycenae and, in uncovering treasure-laden grave circles of ancient kings, turned the world’s attention to the Mycenaean civilization.

From New York Times

Earlier on that last port day, we had seen everything from the quaint charm of current-day Nafplio to the nearby ancient ruins of Mycenae.

From Washington Post

Mycenae has been closed to visitors but the Culture Ministry said it will be reopened Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

Mycenae has been closed to visitors but Mendoni said it will be reopened soon.

From Washington Times