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Ancient Greece Timeline 3000 B.C.E to 488 B.C.E

By tyroneous
  • 500

    Greek sculpture reaches it's geight. Phidias creates his masterpieces the statue of Athena, and the statue of Zeus.

    Greek sculpture reaches it's geight. Phidias creates his masterpieces the statue of Athena, and the statue of Zeus.
  • 525

    Aeschylus creates plays that begin the long history of tragic drama.

    Aeschylus creates plays that begin the long history of tragic drama.
  • 530

    Pythagoras and his followers found the city of Croton. Philosophy,, literature and mathematics are the foundation of the community. Pythagoras is credited with the Pythagorean theorem and the Pythagorean table of opposites.

    Pythagoras and his followers found the city of Croton. Philosophy,, literature and mathematics are the foundation of the community. Pythagoras is credited with the Pythagorean theorem and the Pythagorean table of opposites.
  • 546

    The first Athenian tyrant, Peisistratus, replaces Solon as ruler.

    The first Athenian tyrant, Peisistratus, replaces Solon as ruler.
  • 546

    The Persian Empire, a large and powerful Asian kingdom, conquers much of Greece.

    The Persian Empire, a large and powerful Asian kingdom, conquers much of Greece.
  • Jul 21, 612

    Sappho: Most famous female poet of the ancient world. Her lyric poetry includes the exploration of female sexuality, female values in a male society and love.

    Sappho: Most famous female poet of the ancient world. Her lyric poetry includes the exploration of female sexuality, female values in a male society and love.
    http://www.blackcatpoems.com/s/sappho.html
  • Jul 21, 640

    Sparta's goverment is heavily influenced by militarianism.

    Sparta's goverment is heavily influenced by militarianism.
  • Jul 21, 640

    Alcaeus of Mytilene: Greek lyric poet who's lyrics expound on contemporary politics, love, hymns to Apollo and Hermes.

    Alcaeus of Mytilene: Greek lyric poet who's lyrics expound on contemporary politics, love, hymns to Apollo and Hermes.
  • Jul 21, 700

    "Work of Days" a poem created by Hesiod whom also created "The Theogony."

    "Work of Days" a poem created by Hesiod whom also created "The Theogony."
  • Jul 21, 700

    Hesoid: Greece's 2nd poet

    Hesoid: Greece's 2nd poet
  • Jul 21, 776

    The first Olympic Games are held at Olympia. The winning athletes receive an olive-branch crown, a symbol of honor. The Games begin as part of a religious festival dedicated to Zeus, king of the gods

    The first Olympic Games are held at Olympia. The winning athletes receive an olive-branch crown, a symbol of honor. The Games begin as part of a religious festival dedicated to Zeus, king of the gods
  • Jul 21, 1100

    Mycenaeans are overtaken during the Dorian Invasion. Using iron weapons Greek culture enters the Dark Ages.

    Mycenaeans are overtaken during the Dorian Invasion. Using iron weapons Greek culture enters the Dark Ages.
  • Jul 21, 1230

    The Odyssey. Following the journey of Odysseus on this return home from the seige of Troy.

    The Odyssey. Following the journey of Odysseus on this return home from the seige of Troy.
    http://www.stt.org/document.doc?id=1112
  • Jul 21, 1240

    The Iliad. Tells of the 10 years of the seige of Troy. One of the oldest literary works.

    The Iliad. Tells of the 10 years of the seige of Troy. One of the oldest literary works.
    http://www.online-literature.com/homer/iliad/
  • Jul 21, 1250

    Trojan War begins. Mycenaeans wage war with the Trojans of western Asia Minor.

    Trojan War begins. Mycenaeans wage war with the Trojans of western Asia Minor.
  • Jul 21, 1400

    Destruction of Knossos allows the Mycenaean civilization to replace the Minoan civilization.

    Destruction of Knossos allows the Mycenaean civilization to replace the Minoan civilization.

  • Minoan Civilization reaches its height with it's central power in Knossos on the island of Crete.

    Minoan Civilization reaches its height with it's central power in Knossos on the island of Crete.

  • Homer: Greek Poet creates "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"

    Homer: Greek Poet creates "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"

  • Thebes emergence from a tribal community to a Greek city-state. Developments in literature and the arts, politics, philosophy and science. Athens and Sparta become the two most important.

    Thebes emergence from a tribal community to a Greek city-state. Developments in literature and the arts, politics, philosophy and science. Athens and Sparta become the two most important.

  • Solon: A elegiac poet appointed cheif magistrate of Athens. His reforms include both political and economical adjustments.

    Solon: A elegiac poet appointed cheif magistrate of Athens. His reforms include both political and economical adjustments.

  • Thales the founder of the Melesian school located in Miletus, the founding city of philosophy.

    Thales the founder of the Melesian school located in Miletus, the founding city of philosophy.

  • Cleisthenes, the father of Athenian democracy, rules Athens. His reforms grant full rights to all free men.

    Cleisthenes, the father of Athenian democracy, rules Athens. His reforms grant full rights to all free men.

  • Darius the great is defeated at the battle of Marathon putting an end to the Persian advance.

    Darius the great is defeated at the battle of Marathon putting an end to the Persian advance.

  • Mycenaean Civilization enters the mainland of Greece.

    Mycenaean Civilization enters the mainland of Greece.

  • The first major civilization in the region begins on the island of Crete. Its people, known as Minoans, live peacefully in big cities, trade with other countries and develop Europe's first system of writing.

    The first major civilization in the region begins on the island of Crete. Its people, known as Minoans, live peacefully in big cities, trade with other countries and develop Europe's first system of writing.