Mycenae

[mahy-see-nee]

noun

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

Mycenae

/ maɪˈsiːniː /

noun

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

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.

Read more on 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.

Read more on New York Times

Many choose to follow one character throughout, like Agamemnon — the Greek commander who oversees the fall of Troy only to go back to Mycenae and be murdered by his wife.

Read more on 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.

Read more on Washington Post

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

Read more on Seattle Times