The oldest buildings on the planet Earth - Part 6

The oldest buildings on the planet Earth - Part 6


The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon


_{Tholos Tomb by "Mentis-Rasa"}

This gigantic tomb was built near Mycenae. Treasury of Atreus for centuries remained the world's largest building, covered with a dome.


_{Mycenae - Tholos Tomb Interior by "bobswin"}

Although you can not see at first glance - the tomb is in fact buried - vault consists of dozens of layers stacked staggered stones, which not collapse by organizing, creating a unique dome.


_{Atreas by "Vrohi"}

Tomb was never "discovered" - it was well known in ancient times - however we don't know who and when was buried in it.


Location: Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, Greece
Age: approx. 3,250 years