Cross-Post: Pylos and Sphacteria 2027
An oil lamp from ancient Cyprus, fourth century BCE. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object 74.51.1992 (dug by Sardinian-American
Luigi Palma de Cesnola!)
The next major ancient reenactment in Greece will take place at Gialova, New Pylos, and Sphacteria from 19 to 25 April 2027. This will focus on the Athenian and Spartan struggle to control the area during the Peloponnesian War or Archidamian War. More than a hundred members of groups from all over Europe, the USA, and Canada will attend. This part of the Peloponnese is not good for much except light grazing and summer holidays, so it is an unspoiled rural site. There will be excursions to Olympia, Ancient Pylos, and the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor and perhaps other sites.
A lot of organization happens on Facebook. But this year there is a website and an intermittent email list with links to Google Docs for organizing. Tentative discussions on topics like flying spears to the site, and splitting up the load and expense of cooking gear and water vessels, are ongoing. Discussions about experiments and rules for mock fighting will come in time. You can learn more and sign up at https://www.thegreekphalanx.org/pylos This is a rare chance to see your gentle blogger in the flesh.
(scheduled 5 February 2026)
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