Selection & period matching
Objects and environments selected for the required period, region, character, scene and level of historical certainty.
Historical Sets, Props & Equipment Rental in Greece and Worldwide
Historical Sets, Props &
Equipment Hire — Greece & Worldwide.
Archaeopolis supplies individual hero objects, coordinated prop collections and complete historically informed environments for film, television, advertising, exhibitions and event productions in Greece and internationally.
Request availability & a production quoteA physical production resource
A working collection,
ready for the brief.
This is a working production collection, not simply a display archive. Archaeopolis can supply reconstructed objects, armour, shields, vessels, furniture, textiles and historical equipment selected according to the period, visual brief and practical requirements of each production.
Rental
Short- or project-duration hire of suitable available pieces, subject to intended use, handling, insurance and production conditions.
International packing, transport & coordination
Production-aware packing, detailed inventories and coordinated transportation for productions across Greece and worldwide, subject to destination-specific customs, insurance and regulatory requirements.
Installation & set dressing
Assembly, placement and visual composition of objects, furniture, textiles and complete historical environments.
Fitting & performer preparation
Armour, costume and equipment fitting, with guidance on credible handling, posture and movement before camera or performance.
On-set supervision
Continuity, safe handling and historical guidance during filming, photography, rehearsal or live activation.
Dismantling & collection
Controlled strike, inventory checks, repacking and collection after the production period.
Bespoke additions
New props, scenic elements, costume pieces or adaptations designed and produced when the existing collection does not complete the brief.
International production FAQ
Working across borders,
brief by brief.
Can Archaeopolis supply historical props across Europe?
Yes. Archaeopolis provides historical props rental across Europe and coordinates period props rental for film, television, advertising, exhibitions and live productions. Availability, packing, insurance, customs and handling requirements are confirmed for each destination.
Can Ancient Greek props and armour be hired internationally?
Ancient Greek props rental is available worldwide on a project-by-project basis. Historical armour hire across Europe and international destinations may require specialist packing, permits, supervised use or additional insurance, depending on the objects and intended action.
Can Archaeopolis build complete Ancient Greek film environments?
Yes. Archaeopolis develops Ancient Greek film sets for productions in Europe and provides historical set construction informed by research, the visual brief and practical camera requirements. A commission may involve one hero object, a coordinated prop collection or a complete environment.
What international historical production services are available?
Archaeopolis provides Ancient Greek production support worldwide through collection selection, period matching, rental, bespoke construction, fittings, installation, set dressing, on-set supervision, dismantling and transport coordination. Where appropriate, approved elements can also be developed locally with production partners.
The Archaeopolis collection
Material culture,
ready for production.
An extensive working collection developed for film, television, cultural events and immersive historical experiences. Existing pieces and bespoke constructions are developed as historically informed, production-ready reconstructions, drawing on archaeological evidence, period imagery and written sources.
Cooking vesselsHistorical kitchensArmour & shieldsBows & weaponsMasksCostume & textiles
Costume · Armour · Weapons · Culinary vessels · Furniture · Masks
Inside the collection
Natural materials.
Historically grounded.
The film presents a substantial part of the Archaeopolis working collection. The collection makes extensive use of natural materials associated with ancient craft traditions: linen and other natural fibres, plant-derived dyes, leather, wood, clay and ceramic, with bronze used for the principal visible metallic elements. Where safety, durability or production use requires contemporary internal components, these are assessed within the practical brief.
They are developed as functional, research-led reconstructions, informed by archaeological finds, sculpture, vase painting, wall painting and surviving written evidence.
The collection spans forms associated with the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic Greek worlds, together with related Mediterranean material used where a production requires a broader historical context. Every selection is matched to the period, character and practical demands of the commission.
Clothing & personal equipment
Men's and women's tunics, peploi, draped garments, mantles, belts, head coverings, leather pouches and footwear. The garments use linen and other natural fibres, with colour produced through natural, plant-derived dyes rather than modern-looking synthetic finishes. Their cut, drape, borders and fastening methods are informed by ancient sculpture, painted pottery and surviving representations of dress.
Armour, helmets & shields
A wide range of helmets, round shields, anatomical cuirasses, scale and linked armour, shoulder protection and complete warrior ensembles. The metallic pieces are principally bronze, combined with natural leather, wood and textile components. The forms draw on excavated military equipment and ancient visual evidence, representing different warrior types and phases rather than one generic “Greek soldier”.
Weapons & protective equipment
Bronze greaves, arm and leg guards, bows, arrows, quivers, spearheads, spears, swords, curved blades, daggers and sheaths. Wood, leather, natural cordage and bronze are combined according to the function of each reconstruction. Several pieces are designed to be handled or worn, allowing historically informed movement, demonstrations, choreography and screen action.
The collection in use
Short scenes show the objects outside the studio: armour and shields used by children in educational activity, equipped performers in outdoor combat choreography, a staged presentation and documented public events. These images demonstrate that the collection is not purely decorative; it is a working resource for performance, participation, filming and interpretation.
Cooking, dining & domestic culture
Handmade clay plates, perforated vessels, braziers, grills, tripod cooking pots, lidded pots, pans, cups, kylikes, jugs, amphorae, ladles, leather liquid containers, wooden tables, knives, sickles and wooden bowls. The ceramic objects are functional reconstructions based on ancient cooking and dining forms. Clay, wood, leather and bronze communicate not only appearance, but also handling, heat, preparation, serving and the physical sequence of a historical meal.
Theatrical & mythological masks
A collection of theatrical, satyric, mythological and character masks with human, animal and hybrid features. Their exaggerated brows, mouths, hair, horns and expressions recall the visual language of ancient performance and myth. They are produced from natural materials and hand-finished surfaces for use in theatre, ritual interpretation, storytelling, festivals and screen production.
Sets, Props & Equipment Hire
An individual hero object, a coordinated group of props or a complete historically informed environment, supplied according to the production brief.
Request details ↗Historical Consulting for Film & Documentary
Research-led support for material culture, costumes, props, reconstructed environments and historically grounded visual storytelling—from script and visual-development review to on-set interpretation where required.
Request details ↗Bespoke Sets & Scenic Construction
Custom-built sets, scenic elements and complete historical environments developed through documented historical research and adapted to the visual and practical demands of each production.
Request details ↗Props & Reconstructions
Weapons, armour, vessels, instruments and everyday objects selected or created for the production.
Request details ↗Costume & Character
Historically informed clothing, styling, movement and practical performer preparation.
Request details ↗Immersive Activations
Press events, launches, audience experiences and branded cultural encounters built around the production world.
Request details ↗How we work
One vision.
Four considered stages.
- 01Brief & context
- 02Research & concept
- 03Making & rehearsal
- 04Delivery
Production deck and preliminary collection selection available upon receipt of a project brief.
Documented in practice
Related
case studies.
Real commissions with client, place, Archaeopolis scope, primary film and a source-by-source evidence register.
Video thumbnail · Nikos Zappas / YouTubeByzantine history · Documentary production · Release date under verification
“Αναφορά στο Βυζάντιο” — Material Culture & Historical Reconstruction Consulting
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Archaeopolis equipment · creator event coverageGaming · International programme across Greece · 2018
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
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Archaeopolis photographic archive · production viewDocumentary · Greece · 2020
Everyday Life in Ancient Greece
View evidence ↗Bespoke by design