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5th century BC timeline
499 BC
The Greek cities of Ionia rebel against Persian rule, with the partial support of Athens
493 BC
After six years the Persians recover control of Ionia, but Athens is now identified as a target for invasion
490 BC
Darius sends a fleet across the Aegean, carrying a large army of infantry and cavalry for an attack on Athens
490 BC
The Persian fleet secures the Greek island of Euboea before making the short crossing to Marathon on the mainland – where they await the Greeks
490 BC
Pheidippides, given the task of running from Athens to Sparta to request help at Marathon against the Persians, completes the journey in two days
490 BC
At Marathon the Athenian hoplites, heavily outnumbered, win a spectacular victory against the Persians – of whom the survivors escape in their ships
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