Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 186
FIG. 78.—TOMB OF CLYTEMXESTRA AT MYCEN^. / MYCENAL 177 Pelasgic constructions which I had seen elsewhere. In the greatsuperimposed blocks three loopholes overlook the entrance.A single stone 5 metres in length and 2 in breadth formsthe architrave to the gateway, and two other stones, slightly … FIG. 79.—THE LIOX GATE OF MYCEXyE. sloping inward, form the jambs. Above stands the greattriangular relief of the lions. To reach the gate the roadwhich passes along the walls turns at a right angle, thusrendering it an easy matter to defend the entrance by thedischarge of arrows and stones from…
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