The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Palace of Pylos Homer wrote of the great palace of the Mycenaean king, Nestor of Pylos. This is a reconstruction of its throne room. It was burned by raiders in about 1200 BC, but archaeologists uncovered its remains.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The Mycenaeans and Homer