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Wield a reconstructed sarissa under the guidance of an archaeologist and practice the formations that powered Alexander’s phalanx. This two-hour, hands-on class near Thessaloniki combines living history, practical drills and local flavors.
Wield a reconstructed sarissa under the guidance of an archaeologist and practice the formations that powered Alexander’s phalanx. This two-hour, hands-on class near Thessaloniki combines living history, practical drills and local flavors.
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Operated by Living History GR · Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
A hot Aegean wind lifts dust from flagstones as a specialist archaeologist straps a reconstructed linothorax across your shoulders and passes you a sarissa — the two- to six-meter pike that changed ancient battlefields.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate — able to stand, hold weight and follow paced movement for short intervals.
No — the session is structured for beginners with step-by-step instruction and historically informed safety practices.
Participants use high-quality reconstructed sarissae and clothing based on archaeological and experimental research rather than original artifacts.
Participants should have moderate physical ability; minors may be allowed with adult supervision—check with the operator when booking.
The provider may cancel in poor weather for safety; check the cancellation policy and rebooking options when you reserve.
The sarissa and phalanx were central to Macedonian military dominance in the 4th–2nd centuries BCE, enabling tighter formations and longer reach on the plains.
Operators use reproductions and avoid handling real artifacts; visitors are asked to respect archaeological sites and stick to marked areas to prevent erosion and damage.
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