We saw this in conjunction with Ancient Mycenae - the cost was $10. You will need a guide or some description to fully appreciate the site. More

The Treasury of Atreus is a Tholos style Tomb also known as the "Tomb of Agamemnon". It is a very impressive tomb that was built about 1250 b.c. The massive blocks that are used in the construction of this tomb are amazing. It also has very impressive acoustics due to the Bee Hive style construction. I was quite humbled to... More

This tomb is generally called The Treasury of Atreus and is situated about five minutes away from the Citadel. The Tholos is constructed like a beehive with 33 rows of stone. Each stone becomes smaller as the tiers rise until a final capstone holds all into place. An earth mound covers the top. The tomb is reached via a corridor... More

This is a massive well built tomb, though only the entry room is accessible to the public. It's too bad that it was robbed clean before artifacts could be preserved.It doesn't take much time to view: see the outside, walk inside the one accessible empty room, and go back out. More

Located outside the palace walls and maybe a five minute walk from the main entrance to the archeological site, the Treasury of Atreus is a striking construction. Known as one of the most important burial places of Mycenean kings, the tomb was built using successive circles of masonry, each level narrowed until the top could be closed with a single... More