In this photo, Rob and I are posing in front of the Lion Gate at Mycenae. This monumental entrance alone is well worth the price of admission to the site. When we visited our friend Nick was up on a ladder taking measurements (and obstructing many tourist's photos!). It was great for us because he took down the ladder for our photos and gave us a summary of his research. The gate was built in the form of a relieving triangle in order to support the weight of the ashlar and "cyclopean" masonry that make up the fortification walls.
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