History

Some of the Macedonian soldiers who crossed over the Hellespont into Asia in 334 BC with Alexander the Great were still fighting in armies c.20 years later. Despite some being in their 50s and 60s, they were still regarded as the most elite fighting force in the known world. pic.twitter.com/ibwls3eanZ

— Ancient History Hit (@HistoryHitRome) August 25, 2021