Unlock Ancient Secrets Macedonian Sarissa Training
Embark on a truly unique journey with our interactive Macedonian sarissa lessons, an experience unlike any other in Greece.
Led by a specialized archaeologist, internationally renowned for experimental archaeology and global TV consulting, our classes offer unparalleled quality.
Using meticulously reconstructed equipment, participants delve into ancient Greek history firsthand, emphasizing the importance of living history in understanding the past.
This experience stands alone in its authenticity and is unmatched across Europe. Discover the past in a new light and immerse yourself in the ancient world like never before.
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Unlock Ancient Secrets Macedonian Sarissa Training
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What's included in Unlock Ancient Secrets Macedonian Sarissa Training
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Delve into the depths of Greek history, Ancient Macedonia, and the era of Alexander the Great. Participants will engage in a hands-on experience, wielding the most famous weapon of Alexander's army, which dominated ancient battlefields for over three centuries. We will explore the training of a Macedonian Phalangite (Pikeman) of the Hellenisitic Period (4th-2nd Century BCE) using the famous Sarissa pike. The presentation will include: 1) Introduction to the description of the sarissa as a weapon. What parts does it consist of, how many meters was it during different historical periods, what materials were its different parts made of, how effective was it on the field of battle 2) the practice of each person in the basic use of the Sarissa teaching the holding method, the body position, the ancient martial orders, the proper pacing in the field, the proper holding of the shield. 3) Τest of the use of the Sarissa wearing historically correct high quality reconstructed military equipment of the Hellenistic period (linen armor - linothorax, various types of helmets, phalangite shield, etc) 4) time for photography of the participants using the reconstructed equipment.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks that an ancient Greek warrior could eat during his training. Offered in a reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cup we will offer you olives, dry figs and almonds, barley rusks, local fruits.
- We will provide you local Macedonian red or white wine, in reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cups.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The two possible meeting points, are the ones where the BUS Station is (Interurban bus station - KTEL Florinas) and the nearby Train Station is (Florina Customs, Sidirodromikou Stathmou). Florina is easily accessible from Thessaloniki, with regular KTEL bus and train services (approximately 3 hours). Additionally, car rental from Thessaloniki is an option, providing a journey of about 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is at the village (Leptokaryes) 12 minutes by car from the nearest city of Florina, in front of the local church. We will meet you there and we will all go to the near open fields (aprox 100-200 meters) for the start. Cars can also access the start point.
