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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Macedonia, on the 20th of September. During Alexander's leadership he united the Greek city-states. Sadly Alexander the Great died of malaria in Babylon on June the 13th. -
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Parthenon
The Parthenon was dedicated to the Athens parton goddess. The Parhenon was a simple structure building it, it was just vertical pillars and horizontal lintels. The Parthenon is still ranked the most elegant structures ever build. -
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Hipporcrates
Hipporcrates was known as the father of medicine. Today medical student still use Hippocrates saying "swearing to use the skills to heal, not to harm" -
Jan 1, 776
Olympic games are held
Olympia, valley 18 kilometres away from Pirgos. It is said to be the first Olympic games ever held. The Olympic games also helped solve the constant civil war among the city-states. -
Jan 1, 1194
The Trojan War
Ancient Greece defeated the city Troy. The heores and victims of the war, were portrayed in Greek. It is said to be the most importnant event in Greek mythology. -
Pythagoras
Pythagoras was born as Aethalides and was considered to be the son of Hermes. Pythagoras the hero of mathematics. Even today Pythagoras shines the mist of ages as one of the brightest figures of early Greek antiquity. -
Pericles
Pericles was importnant to Greek people because he built the Parthenon. He also ran the Athenian goverment for more than 30 years. Pericales was elected by the Athens.