Recent research challenges the traditional view that a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean suit of armor was used solely for ceremonial purposes, suggesting it also served in battle. This conclusion comes from a study where Greek military volunteers wore a replica of the Dendra armor in battle simulations.
Researchers worked with a group of Greek military volunteers who wore a replica of the Dendra armor during extended simulations of the rigors of battle. Man wearing replica armor and hitting a shield with a spear/staff. Credit: Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković, has found that the armor was suitable for active warfare, providing new insights into war in the Late Bronze Age.
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