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Millennium: 1st millennium BC
Centuries: 6th century BC5th century BC4th century BC
Decades: 500s BC  490s BC  480s BC  – 470s BC –  460s BC  450s BC  440s BC
Years: 473 BC 472 BC 471 BC470 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?

Death of Pausanias
Pausanias, a Spartan general.

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

The sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi - panoramio (7)
The Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi.
  • 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

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