jan 1, 490 BC - The Greeks defeat the Persians at the Battle of Marathon ending the first Persian war.
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The Battle of Marathon was fought because the Persian Army wanted to defeat the Greek city-states that supported the uprisings in Ionia, part of modern-day Turkey, against the Persian Empire. The battle lasted only 3 days.
Added to timeline:
Brian Huff,
Greece Timeline Project
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