What was a megaron in a Mycenaean palace?

In Mycenaean architecture, the megaron was the central hall of a palace or house, serving as a primary living space and royal quarters.12

The structure typically followed a standardized plan consisting of four main elements:
* An open porch supported by columns.13
* A vestibule, known as the prodomos.3
* A large, richly frescoed main hall, or domos.3
* A central fixed hearth positioned between four wooden columns, which supported a tower-like structure for light and ventilation.3

In the palace setting, the hall also featured a fixed throne at one end. This architectural form, which likely originated in the Middle East, became a defining feature of Mycenaean palaces, such as those found at Pylos, and later influenced the design of the Classical temple.13