Persian empire, 490 bc

Persian Wars

By socrates0219
  • 522 BCE

    The Achaemenid Empire

    Darius stages a coup and creates the Achaemenid Empire
  • 490 BCE

    The Battle of Marathon

    The Battle of Marathon
    King Darius invades mainland Greece. In this battle, the Greeks defeat the Persians strategically instead of brute force.
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Thermopylae

    Battle of Thermopylae
    The new Achaemenidian King Xerxes invades Greece. At this battle even though the Achaemendians won, this fight is considered a moral victory for the Greeks.
  • 480 BCE

    Sack of Athens

    Sack of Athens
    King Xerxes continues his march through Greece and destroys the City of Athens.
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of the Salamis

    Battle of the Salamis
    King Xerxes in his final push to conquer Greece launches his fleet to destroy the remaining Greek fleet. Due to the location and strong leadership, the Greeks defeat the Persian fleet.
  • 479 BCE

    Battle of Plataea

    Battle of Plataea
    After the defeat at the Salamis, King Xerxes tries for one last attempt to conquer Greece. Coming together, the Greeks defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea, thus pushing the Persian out of Greece and winning the war.