The Mycenaean necropolis of Dafni offers a fascinating glimpse into Bronze Age burial practices in the Peloponnese. These ancient tombs showcase the architectural ingenuity of the Mycenaean civilization, with their characteristic design reflecting the sophisticated cultural practices of this pivotal Mediterranean society. The site provides valuable archaeological evidence of funeral customs and social structures during Greece's late Bronze Age.
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Dafni Mycenaean tombs is located in Δάφνη, Π.Ε. Ηλείας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.86754, 21.43489.
The Mycenaean necropolis of Dafni offers a fascinating glimpse into Bronze Age burial practices in the Peloponnese. These ancient tombs showcase the architectural ingenuity of the Mycenaean civilization, with their characteristic design ref
You can navigate to Dafni Mycenaean tombs via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.86754, 21.43489.
In antiquity it was known as “Dafni exc. (Eleia)”.