479 BCE at Plataia.
Yes, Persia did have control over Athens during the Greco-Persian Wars. After the Persian invasion in 480 BCE, Athens was occupied by Persian forces following the Battle of Salamis. However, Persian control was short-lived, as the Greek city-states, including Athens, united to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea in 479 BCE, leading to the eventual withdrawal of Persian influence from the region.
Athens and Sparta, along with other Greek city-states, fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which primarily took place from 499 to 449 BCE. Key battles include the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE and the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. While both city-states played significant roles, Athens was particularly prominent in naval engagements, while Sparta excelled in land battles. Their collaboration was crucial in repelling Persian invasions.
The Persian Wars covered 499 to 449 BCE in several phases. The invasion of mainland Greece was 480-479 BCE.
479 BCE.
Persian War
Persian War
Yes. Yes at around 479-431 B.C and at that point is when Athens had there democracy reach its highest point. From HEHE9
Pericles was but a boy after the repelling of the Persian invasion in 479 BCE. His building programme in Athens after peace was made with Persia was financed by the anti-Persian league treasury which he shifted from the temple at Delos to Athens and pillaged for the benefit of Athens.
479 BCE at Plataia.
He captured Athens and looted the city in 480-479 BCE.
546-479 B.C.
479 BCE at Plataia.
Salamis 480 BCE, Plataea 479 BCE, Mycale 479 BCE.
Salamis 480 BCE, Plataea 479 BCE, Mycale 479 BCE.
There were several - the most notable were Salamis (in the Saronic Gulf between the island of Salamis and Athens in 480; Mykale in Asia Minor 479 BCE and Eurymedon in Asia Minor 466 BCE.
The Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by Athens.