The palace, a symbol of power of the Mycenaean kings, dominates the highest point of the acropolis. It is constructed on artificial terraces, with the main access via a grand staircase starting from the Lion Gate. The official quarters of the palace include the large courtyard, the guesthouse, and the core of the complex, the Mycenaean megaron, comprising three sections: the hall, the antechamber, and the chamber where the ruler's throne was situated, along with a central hearth surrounded by four columns. Other buildings within the palace complex are associated with the monopolistic administration system of the Mycenaeans, primarily storage and production areas, royal workshops, worship spaces, and residences presumably belonging to officials. It was constructed in the 14th century B.C.E. on the foundations of a pre-existing structure that had been built approximately two centuries earlier.