Persian-Greek Wars (Ionian Revolt)

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Persian-Greek Wars (499 - 401 b.c.)

Also known as:

Ionian Revolt

Date(s):

499 - 401 b.c.

Description:

In 500 bc the Ionian cities revolted against Persia. Even though Athens and Eretria came to the aid of the Ionian cities the Persians crushed the revolt and then invaded the Greek city-states.

Principal Battles:

499 Ephesus ( 499 b.c.) Persians defeat the Greeks
497 Keys of Cyprus ( 497 b.c.)
497 Marsya ( 497 b.c.) Persians defeat the Carians, allies of Ionians
494 Lade ( 494 b.c.)
490 Marathon (12 Sep 490 b.c.) Greek decisive victory over Persians
480 Thermopylae ( 480 b.c.) Persian victory; Leonidas, King of Sparta, leads heroic rear guard action
480 Salamis ( 480 b.c.) Naval battle; Greeks defeat Persians
479 Mycale ( 479 b.c.) Greek victory over Persians
479 Plataea ( 479 b.c.) Decisive Greek victory
466 Eurymedon River ( 466 b.c.)
401 Cunaxa ( 401 b.c.)

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