-520 ⟶ Construction Begins on the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens)
Start of construction of a colossal new Temple of Olympian Z...
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🏛️ Pisistratus Purifies Delos
Pisistratus, tyrant of Athens, purifies the island of Delos (approximate date).⟶
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Greece🏛️ Construction Begins on the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens)
Start of construction of a colossal new Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens) by Pisistratus's sons, Hippias and Hipparchos (approximate date).⟶
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Greece🏛️ Hippias' Tyranny Ends: Athenian Democracy Emerges
tyrant)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Hippias, son of Pisistratus and tyrant of Athens, is expelled by a popular revolt supported by Cleomenes I, King of Sparta and his forces.⟶
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Greece🏛️ Temple of Hephaestus Construction Begins
Construction begins on the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.⟶
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✝️ Martyrdom of Nicanor the Deacon
Nicanor the Deacon, Greek missionary and martyr⟶
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