470 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
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| Centuries: | 6th century BC – 5th century BC – 4th century BC |
| Decades: | 500s BC 490s BC 480s BC – 470s BC – 460s BC 450s BC 440s BC |
| Years: | 473 BC 472 BC 471 BC – 470 BC – 469 BC 468 BC 467 BC |
The year 470 BC happened a very long time ago! It was a year in the ancient Roman calendar, long before our modern calendar was invented. "BC" means "Before Christ," counting years backward from a specific point in history.
Events of 470 BC
What Happened in Ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece, an important Spartan general named Pausanias faced trouble. He tried to hide in a special temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. However, the people of Sparta surrounded the temple. Pausanias was captured and died there.
Amazing New Buildings and Art
Architecture: The Temple of Zeus
A huge building project began in Olympia, a famous place in ancient Greece. Workers started building the magnificent Temple of Zeus. This temple was dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology. It would become one of the most important buildings in Greece.
Art: Famous Sculptures and Pottery
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- A beautiful statue called the Charioteer was created. This statue was made for someone who won a race at the Pythian Games. These games were a big event, like the Olympics, held at Delphi. Today, you can see this ancient artwork at the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
- A talented artist known as the Pan Painter made a special type of pottery called a "bell krater." This was a large pot used for mixing water and wine. His krater had a cool red picture showing the goddess Artemis and a story about her. This piece of art is now kept at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Important Births
- Aspasia of Miletus: She was a very smart and influential woman who lived in Athens. She was a partner to Pericles, a famous leader of Athens. (She died around 400 BC).
- Mozi: A famous Chinese philosopher who taught about love and fairness. (He died around 390 BC).
Notable Deaths
- Pausanias: A powerful Spartan military leader who fought in the Greco-Persian Wars.
Images for kids
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A bust of Socrates (c. 470–399 BC), a famous Greek philosopher.
See also
In Spanish: 470 a. C. para niños
