mycenae's defensive features

Question 1

Describe the cyclopean walls

Answer 1

-Surround entire city
-12m at their highest point
-5.5m-7.5m thick and filled with rubble
-Allowed soldiers to stand above enemies
-Made of strong limestone boulders around 2 tonnes each
-8.5m high around the lion gate

Question 2

Describe the sally ports

Answer 2

-Defenders can rush out and attack
-2; One in the north of the city and one in the south
-Visible from a distance
-Only 2.5m wide

Question 3

Describe the lion gate.

Answer 3

-Main city entrance
-Built in 13th century BC
-Made of conglomerate
-3m by 3m
-The blocks on the side are called the jambs
-The blocks above are called the lintel
-Funnel the enemy into one area so they could all be killed
-Defenders could hurl missiles down

Question 4

Describe the underground cistern

Answer 4

-18m below ground level
-Water is collected through clay pipes in the roof
-Water is collected from the natural spring near the city
-Allows a water store in case of siege

Question 5

Describe mycenae’s location

Answer 5

-On a 40m-50m hill
-Difficult to access