Short answers, pulled from the story.
Mycenae rises 215 meters above sea level on a hill in the Argolis region of north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. The site sits about 120 kilometers south-west of Athens and just 9 kilometers north of Argos.
Francesco Vandeyk conducted the first correct identification of Mycenae in modern literature during 1700. He surveyed the Peloponnese under orders from Francesco Grimani, Provveditore Generale of the Kingdom of the Morea.
Heinrich Schliemann began excavations at the site of Mycenae in 1876 with the goal of finding Agamemnon's grave. His discoveries included six shaft graves known as Grave Circle A containing gold death masks and weapons.
The site received UNESCO World Heritage List status in 1999 alongside nearby Tiryns due to its historical importance. This recognition highlights the significance of the fortifications and structures built around 1350 BC.
Linear B inscriptions at Knossos and Pylos identify kings as wanax holding supreme authority within the Mycenaean state structure. The term appears alongside officials like qa-si-re-u used for provincial chiefs or group leaders.