-1194 ⟶ Legendary Start of the Trojan War

c. 1194 BC: the beginning of the legendary Trojan War.
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⚔️ Legendary Start of the Trojan War

c. 1194 BC: the beginning of the legendary Trojan War.⟶
Legendary Start of the Trojan War (-1194)
Bronze AgeAncient greeceTroyWarfareMythologyEpic PoetryMilitary ConflictHomerSiege
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👑 King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds

Menestheus, legendary King of Athens, dies during the Trojan War after a reign of 23 years and is succeeded by his nephew Demophon, a son of Theseus. Other accounts place his death a decade later and shortly after the Trojan War (see 1180s BC).⟶
King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds (-1191)
Ancient greeceTrojan WarMythologyMonarchyBronze AgeSuccession
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🛡️ Fall of Troy

April 24, 1184 BC: traditional date for the fall of Troy, Asia Minor to the Mycenaeans and their allies. This marks the end of the Trojan War of Greek mythology.⟶
Fall of Troy (-1184)
Ancient greeceBronze AgeMycenaean CivilizationTrojan WarSiegeMythologyHomerConflictAncient WarfareArchaeology
TurkeyTurkeyGreeceGreece

🔥 Destruction of Troy VIIb2

c. 1020 BC: Destruction of Troy VIIb2.⟶
Destruction of Troy VIIb2 (-1020)
Bronze AgeAncient greeceTrojan WarSiegeArchaeologyDestructionMilitary ConflictTroy
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🤝 Caria Forms Alliance with Sparta

Caria allies itself with Sparta.⟶
Caria Forms Alliance with Sparta (-413)
Ancient greeceAlliancePeloponnesian WarMilitary StrategyDiplomacyWarfare
GreeceGreeceTurkeyTurkey

⚔️ Athenian Victory at Arginusae and Lifting of Conon's Blockade

Athens defeats Sparta in the Battle of Arginusae and the blockade of Conon is lifted.⟶
Athenian Victory at Arginusae and Lifting of Conon's Blockade (-406)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarNaval WarfareMilitary HistoryWarfare
GreeceGreeceTurkeyTurkey