Mycenae, Greece: Ancient and Mysterious

More info about travel to Mycenae: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/mycenae Mycenae, a hilltop fortress on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, dominated the Greek world between 1600 and 1200 B.C., a thousand years before Athens Golden Age. A treasure trove of gold unearthed in the 19th century has lead archeologists to believe Mycenae is Homer s fabled city "rich in gold." For more information on the Rick Steves Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.