jan 1, 480 BC - Battle of Thermopylae
Description:
A battle fought between the Achaemenid Persian empire under Xerxes rule and an alliance of Greek city states led by Sparta under Leonidas. King Leonidas, along with a small group of Spartans and Greek hoplites held the narrow pass for three days until their ultimate defeat, granting the Persians access and control of the passAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 480 BC
Now
~ 2507 years ago