-499 ⟶ Persian Empire's Failed Attack on Naxos

Aristagoras, acting on behalf of the Persian Empire, leads a...
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⚔️ Persian Attack on Naxos

Naxos is attacked by the Persian Empire.⟶
Persian Attack on Naxos (-501)
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⚔️ Persian Empire's Failed Attack on Naxos

Aristagoras, acting on behalf of the Persian Empire, leads a failed attack on the rebellious island of Naxos.⟶
Persian Empire's Failed Attack on Naxos (-499)
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⚔️ Mardonius's Expedition Against Greece

First expedition of King Darius I of Persia against Greece, under the leadership of his son-in-law Mardonius. This marks the start of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.⟶
Mardonius's Expedition Against Greece (-492)
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⚔️ Athenians Defeat Persians at Marathon

The Battle of Marathon, where Darius I of Persia is defeated by the Athenians and Plataeans under Miltiades⟶
Athenians Defeat Persians at Marathon (-490)
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⚔️ Xerxes I Launches Invasion of Greece

King Xerxes I of Persia sets out to conquer Greece.⟶
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🛡️ Persian Victory at the Battle of Thermopylae

August 11, 480 BC: The Battle of Thermopylae, a costly victory by Persians over the Greeks.⟶
Persian Victory at the Battle of Thermopylae (-480)
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