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Mycenae, treasury of Atreus
Details of the construction of a Tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus. The inward laid corbelled masonry was topped with a capstone (Fig. 5). Date: 1855
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1855 Capstone Details Drawings Dubbed Laid Masonry Mycenae Scale Schliemann Section Tholos Tomb Topped Treasury Corbelled
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Fig. 5: Detailed Construction Drawings of the Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae, Greece (1855) This image showcases a set of intricate architectural drawings depicting the construction of the renowned Tholos tomb at Mycenae, famously known as the Treasury of Atreus. Dated back to 1855, these detailed plans reveal the ingenious design and engineering techniques employed during the ancient Greek civilization. The Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb, is an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Mycenaeans. The tomb's unique design features an inward-laid corbelled masonry, which is a remarkable feat of engineering, allowing for a spherical chamber to be constructed without the use of a central support pillar. The capstone, which tops the tomb, is shown in Fig. 5, providing a sense of scale to the monumental structure. The key to understanding the construction of the tomb lies in the meticulous cross-section drawings, which illustrate the intricate layers of the corbelled masonry and the precise angles at which they intersect. These architectural plans were likely produced following the excavation of the site by the German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered the tomb in 1876. Schliemann's groundbreaking work paved the way for further exploration and understanding of the ancient Mycenaean civilization. The Treasury of Atreus remains an enduring symbol of the architectural and engineering achievements of the ancient Greeks, and these detailed drawings offer a fascinating glimpse into the methods and techniques employed during its construction over 3,000 years ago.
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