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Piraeus Museum,
Athens. 410 B.C.
This scene comes from
the grave stele of
Chairedemos and
Lyceas, two young
athenian hoplites
(Greek infantry
soldiers) who died
fighting during the
Peloponnesian war.
During this war,
Athens and their
allies lost the war
against an alliance
of Greek states led
by Sparta which
challenged Athens
imperialistic
ambitions. Greek
infantry usually
fought in formations
(called phalanx) of
several men deep in a
long battle front.
The soldiers of this
phalanx were equipped
with a bronze helmet,
breastplate, greaves
(shin guards) on the
leg, round shield,
long spear and a
short sword. Light
armed soldiers
skirmished on the
flanks with javelins,
slings and bows and
arrows. Since
warriors had to
provide their own
equipment, only the
well to do farmers
served in the
Phalanx. Only the
wealthiest soldiers
could ride to the
battlefield on
horseback and then
dismount to fight on
foot.
SIZE: 21"H x 13"W
(43x25cm)
ITEM TYPE: Wall plaque
ITEM MATERIAL:
Casting stone
ITEM FINISH: Antique
stone finish
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