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From the Mycenaean stronghold in Midea

Europe, Greece, Peleponessos, Argolida, Midea (uncut)

 

The Bronze Age Mycenaean chieftains knew what they did when building their citadel. It's situated on top of a conical hill at an altitude of 270m and 170m from the surrounding area. The summit of the hill is shown here in the left-bottom corner. The citadel is located in the middle of the axis between Mycenae and Tiryns and dominates the eastern edge of Argolida valley.

 

With its panoramic views, this strategic location enables control of the entire valley and Argolida Bay.

 

Midea is considered the third most important fortified Mycenaean Acropolis of Argolis after the Mycenae and Tiryns mentioned earlier.

 

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Uploaded on May 8, 2016
Taken on June 9, 2013