3,500-Year-Old Mycenaean Armor Proves Battle-Ready in Modern Tests

Replicas of ancient Greek armor withstand rigorous simulations, revealing its historical effectiveness in combat.

Researchers tested the Dendra armor, a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean suit, in simulated combat scenarios.
The armor, made of bronze plates, was found near the village of Dendra in Southern Greece in 1960.
Thirteen Greek marines participated in an 11-hour simulation wearing replicas of the armor.
The study combined historical texts, experimental archaeology, and modern physiological analysis.
Findings confirm the armor was practical for extended combat, challenging previous beliefs of its ceremonial use.