2.1 Key Sites Tiryns

Question 1

Give some key points of Tiryns.

Answer 1

Built on a hill 18m above land
Cyclopean ramp
Frescoes
Cyclopean walls

Question 2

Why are the Cyclopean walls important ?

Answer 2

7m high now and 10m high then they where great for defence and a marvel of craftsmen ship

Question 3

Why was the Cyclopean ramp important ?

Answer 3

Main approach to the walls. It was massive hence the name however only a small part remains

Question 4

What is important about the gate ?

Answer 4

Pivot holes in the door and gates can be seen
- This shows us attackers could be trapped in long, narrow passages between the two gates beyond the entrance. Ideal for defenders to hurl things at attacker trapped there.

Question 5

What is important about the frescoes ?

Answer 5

Painted, on damp plaster and rich ladies and hunting scenes are depicted on them.

Question 6

What is the most famous feature ?

Answer 6

The galleries
- built into the outer wall with corbelling
- up to 30m long with large numbers of rooms

Question 7

Is there any evidence of Tholos tombs at Tiryns ?

Answer 7

Yes
- one around 1.5 miles from Tiryns
- 6m and 6m talk