The warriors near Pálava practiced shooting like the Romans. Behind them were the bustle of an aquapark
In order not to overwhelm the children with theory, a Roman camp is waiting for them in the open. With legionnaires, tents, shooting range, weapons or coinage. The newcomer walks through the station and performs tasks. So up between the tents of the Tenth Legion and its Eighth Cohort. A real warrior must be trained. And be able to shoot from a bow, for example. “It simply came to our notice then. It’s about practice. Next time you hit, “encourages a Roman archer from one of the fathers at the shooting range.
He has just missed a straw target and is looking for an arrow shot in the tall grass. “We came with my wife and children from Lednice. We have a piece. The older son is interested in the ancient armies, so today’s event attracted us. We walk through the individual sites, it is very interesting, we get useful information with the children, “one of the visitors Petr Urík.
His son is more successful at the legionary shooting range. The first arrow does not hit the target with the help of a Roman soldier, the second does. “But I like the sword more than the bow. I have mine, “shows a wooden gun proudly behind his waist.
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A little further on, children and adults try out wooden replicas of legionary swords and shields in training fights. They put heavy combat helmets. And there’s a lot of noise. Not to mention adrenaline. “Intervention. I would probably be dead in a real fight, “sighs one of the schoolchildren.
According to Jiří Titus Procházka from the Gemina Association, fans of the history of the exact replica of the period equipment wear. Including weapons. “Everything is based on archaeological finds. We try to present history in an educational way, so that it is mainly for children, “explains the man.
Together with friends, they spend the weekend in a camp by the famous lakes below Pálava in a period camp, just like in this place Roman soldiers centuries ago. “It’s a genuine living history. We experience it all on our own. We dress like Roman soldiers, cook their meals and sleep in the background they had, “he adds, showing the military his position.
The mentioned association also deals with the period of the Marcomanni wars, which are historically connected with our territory. “Most of the archaeological finds from Mušov, Pálava and Pasohlávek date from this period, when it actively cooperates with the local archeology and the Gate to the Roman Empire visitor center,” the members of the association state on their website.
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For example, if a man’s stomach churns, he may taste a dish called Tabula romana in a Roman camp on Saturday. And strengthen yourself as a true legionnaire. The menu consists of lettuce, arugula, red grapes, almonds, pine nuts, sulfur, bacon, mulled figs, olives and peaches.
After completing the tasks, the children mint their own Roman coins. Daniel Udržal, for example, takes her with him to Malešovice as a souvenir. “She’s beautiful, I did well. I really liked it. Probably fencing, “the boy smiles as he leaves.
The varied program is complemented by demonstrations of experiments directed by the VIDA science center! These bring together various technologies that were already known in the ancient world. If you missed Saturday’s event, you can go to the village in the Brno region on the first weekend. During this period, the largest Roman-barbarian festival in the republic called Germania Subacta is held there.