ancient tiryns is a mycenaean archaeological site in argolis in the peloponnese, greece.

rock ruins wall stonewall building fortification geology terrain monument temple brick boulder brickwork bedrock formation badlands tiryns ancient greek modern mycenaean archaeological site argolis peloponnese location mythical hero heracles performed twelve labours south mycenae proximity present-day towns nafplio nea tiryntha hill fort occupation ranging back seven years beginning bronze age reached height importance important centers palace cyclopean tunnels walls city homeric epithet mighty walled myths residence labors cite birthplace greece