The 'Lion Gate' is the primary entrance to which ancient Mycenaean stronghold?
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Correct answer: Mycenae
The Lion Gate is a famous example of Bronze Age monumental sculpture. It features two lions flanking a central column above the lintel of the main entrance to Mycenae.
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