Ancient greek timeline

By william ite
  • 778 BCE

    The first Olympic Games takes place.

    The first Olympic Games takes place.
  • 750 BCE

    Homer composes the Odyssey

  • 550 BCE

    Democracy begins in Athens

  • 490 BCE

    Battle of Marathon - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders.

  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Salamis - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders

  • 450 BCE

    Athens takes control of an empire.

  • 440 BCE

    Greek plays are performed in Athens.

  • 432 BCE

    Parthenon is finished in Athens.

  • 338 BCE

    Alexander the Great conquers all.

  • 146 BCE

    Greece is conquered by Rome.