jan 1, 490 BC - Battle of Marathon
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This battle was the first of Persia's invasion of Greece. King Darius sent a large army of foot soldiers and cavalry across the Aegean Sea to meet Greece. Sparta refused to help Athens, but Athens fought Persia anyway and were really outnumbered. Even though Athens was able to trick Persia for a while, they were still defeated.
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Human Origins Timeline Project- Emily Garcia
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