Ancient Greek soldiers wore bronze armor that weighed over 50 pounds
Ancient Greek hoplites marched into battle encased in bronze panoply weighing up to seventy pounds, requiring immense physical strength and endurance to survive the rigors of classical warfare.
A fully equipped Greek hoplite carried a heavy bronze breastplate, a crested helmet, and protective greaves that together weighed between 50 and 70 pounds. The iconic circular shield, known as an aspis, contributed nearly half of this total weight alone.
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