Life In The Mycenean Age : Tombs Flashcards
What were earlier types of tombs called
They were called Tumulus. They were large mounds of earth under which the bodies were buried
What were Tholos Tombs
They were built from stone and were huge constructions. It had walls and a roof and also a passageway called a Dromos
What was a Dromos
A Dromos was a long passageway made from stone in front of the Tholos. It was blocked by with a stone after the body was buried.
Who were buried in Tholos tombs
Rich and important members of the society
How was the inside of chamber tombs decorated
After the body was buried the tomb was sealed off with a rock but regardless the tombs were richly decorated inside specifically the ends of the Dromos
How was the treasury of Atreus decorated
The Treasury of Atreus had green limestone columns, a red triangle, and zig zag patterns.
Who were buried in chamber tombs
Less important Mycenae nobles
What were they made of
They were made of rock
How many people were found in chamber tombs
Normally families were buried together
What did chamber tombs have that were similar to Tholos tombs
A Dromos
Where was the rock for chamber tombs used for
The rock was used for just the roof and the rest of the grave dug up from the earth
