499 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
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| Centuries: | 6th century BC – 5th century BC – 4th century BC |
| Decades: | 520s BC 510s BC 500s BC – 490s BC – 480s BC 470s BC 460s BC |
| Years: | 502 BC 501 BC 500 BC – 499 BC – 498 BC 497 BC 496 BC |
The year 499 BC was a time of big changes and important events in the ancient world. It was a period when powerful empires clashed, leading to major wars that shaped history.
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What Happened in 499 BC?
In 499 BC, a significant conflict began between the ancient Greeks and the mighty Persian Empire. This conflict is known as the Persian Wars.
The Naxos Attack and Its Failure
A man named Aristagoras was a leader in the city of Miletus, which was part of the Persian Empire. He tried to help the Persians take control of the island of Naxos. Naxos was a rebellious island, meaning its people did not want to be ruled by the Persians.
Aristagoras led an attack on Naxos, but it did not go well. His plan failed, and the Persians were not able to capture the island. This failure made Aristagoras worried about what the Persian king would do to him.
Starting the Ionian Revolt
Because of his failed attack on Naxos, Aristagoras decided to start a rebellion against the Persian Empire. This rebellion is called the Ionic Revolt. He encouraged the Greek cities in Ionia (a region on the coast of modern-day Turkey) to fight for their freedom from Persian rule.
The Ionian Revolt marked the beginning of the long and famous Persian Wars. These wars were a series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
Sardis Attacked by Greek Forces
As part of the Ionian Revolt, troops from Athens and Ionia joined forces. They marched to the city of Sardis, which was an important Persian capital in the region. The Athenian and Ionian soldiers attacked Sardis and managed to destroy parts of the city. This attack was a major event early in the Ionian Revolt.
Images for kids
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This map shows the main events and places involved in the Ionian Revolt.
See also
In Spanish: 499 a. C. para niños
