Lion Gate Collection

Engraving depicting the Lion Gate, the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece
5308631 Engraving depicting the Lion Gate, the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Lion Gate)

Lion Gate, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lion Gate, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Lion Gate, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lion Gate, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Israel, Jerusalem, Old City, St Stephens Gate - The Lion Gate

The Lion Gate, Mycenae, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Ancient city of Mycenae, Lion gate wall around the akropolis of Mykene, Peloponnese, Greece

Cover of Mycenes by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90) published in Paris, 1879 (leather)
CHT221517 Cover of Mycenes by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90) published in Paris, 1879 (leather) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Lion Gate (colour litho)
3101150 The Lion Gate (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion Gate)

Reconstruction of the Lion Gate, entrance to the citadel of Mycenae, Greece (engraving)
5216599 Reconstruction of the Lion Gate, entrance to the citadel of Mycenae, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of the Lion Gate)

Lion Gate, Portsea (engraving)
2793416 Lion Gate, Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion Gate, Portsea. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 15 April 1837)

The Lion Gates, Hampton Court, London, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Lion Gates, Hampton Court, London, 1910. Portland stone piers with wrought-iron gates, at the Bushey Park entrance to Hampton Court Palace

Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, 16th century BC
Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, seen from the Lion Gate, 16th century BC

The lion gate at Mycenae, 13th century BC

Lion Gate, Mycenae, Greece, c1250 BC. Mycenae was a prehistoric Greek city discovered by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s

Royal Mycenae. The Upper Grave Circle inside the Lion Gate

Lion Gate. Mycenae. 1250 BC. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Lion Gate. Mycenae. 1250 BC

Greece, Mycenae, The Lion Gate at archaeological site
Greece - Mycenae, archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999) - The Lion Gate, 14th century b.C

Greece, Peloponnesus, Mycenae, Lion Gate UNESCO World Heritage Site, 14th century B.C

Greece, Peloponnese, Mycenae archaeological site, Lion Gate
Greece - Peloponnese - Archaeological site of Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Lion Gate

Greece, Peloponnese, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Lion Gate, 13th century bc
Greece - Peloponnese - Archaeological site of Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Lion Gate

Mycenae, treasure at the Lion Gate, by Heinrich Schliemann, engraving
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), Mycenae, the treasure at the Lion Gate. Engraving

Mycenae, facade, plan and profile of treasure at the Lion Gate, by Heinrich Schliemann, engraving
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), Mycenae, facade, plan and profile of the treasure at the Lion Gate. Engraving

Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, Canada

Hittite remains, Lion Gate, Bogaz Koy, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Lion Gate, Mycenae, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

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The Lion Gate: A Majestic Entrance to Ancient Civilizations Step into the realm of ancient civilizations and be captivated by the grandeur of the Lion Gate. Located in Israel's historic city, Jerusalem, within the enchanting Old City lies St. Stephen's Gate, also known as The Lion Gate. However, this magnificent structure is not limited to just one location. Travel across continents to Mycenae in Argolis, Greece - a jewel nestled in Southern Europe's Peloponnese region. Here stands another awe-inspiring gateway that has stood the test of time - The Lion Gate. Heinrich Schliemann, an explorer and archaeologist from Paris, published his leather-bound masterpiece "Mycenes" in 1879 featuring a captivating cover image of The Lion Gate. This color lithograph brings to life the intricate details and artistic prowess displayed on this remarkable monument. Carved into stone relief panels adorning The it can two majestic lions dating back to 1300 BC - a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. These powerful creatures symbolize strength and guardianship over Mycenae's archaeological site. Through an engraving reconstruction depicting its former glory, we can visualize how The Lion Gate once served as an entrance to Mycenae's citadel - a testament to Greek architectural brilliance. Interestingly enough, there is yet another gate bearing this iconic name located in Portsea. While it may not possess historical significance like its Greek counterpart or reside within London's Hampton Court like another variation does; it still carries with it a sense of charm and intrigue. As we delve deeper into history at Grave Circle A within Mycenae's citadel dating back to the 16th century BC; we realize that The Lion Gate holds more than just aesthetic appeal but serves as a portal connecting us with our ancestors' rich heritage. So come forth and witness firsthand these extraordinary lion-adorned gates that have withstood the test of time.