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The pass of Thermopylae was used by peoples for thousands of years as a route between northern and southern Greece, first by nomadic peoples, then for trade and invasion. This led the Persians to use it as their route into southern Greece when they invaded in 480 BCE.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe ancient Battle of Thermopylae was a three day battle in 480 BC between the ancient Greeks and the ancient Persians on the west coastline of Greece. It was a Greek victory. Information regarding this epic battle comes from many sources. Perhaps the best source is from the ancient Greek historian and the so-called :Father of History, Herodotus. It would be incorrect to ask "who discovered the Battle of Thermopylae"?
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Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
How do you spell Thermopylae?
Thermopylae
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
When was Leonidas at Thermopylae created?
Leonidas at Thermopylae was created in 1814.
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
Son of Darius victorious at Thermopylae?
Xerxes I, son of Darius I, was victorius at Thermopylae.
What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
When did the battle of thermopylae begin?
The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .
Who won the thermopylae?
Persians
Was The battle of Thermopylae took place on the hill of Thermopylae?
There was a pass at Thermopylai (hot gates - a thermal springs area).
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
Does thermopylae still exist?
Yes.
