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464 BCE

Egypt seizes the opportunity created by the murder of Xerxes I to revolt against Persia. The revolt is led by Inaros, a Libyan, who gains control of the Delta region and is aided by the Athenians. When the Messenian helots (serfs) revolt against their Spartan masters following the severe earthquake, King Archidamus II organises the defence of Sparta. The helots fortify themselves at Mount Ithome. Sparta suffers the effects of a severe earthquake leading to a large loss of life.

Conflict & Security

  • Artaxerxes I succeeds Xerxes as king of the Persian empire.source

Crime & Justice

  • Egypt seizes the opportunity created by the murder of Xerxes I to revolt against Persia. The revolt is led by Inaros, a Libyan, who gains control of the Delta region and is aided by the Athenians.source

Climate & Environment

  • When the Messenian helots (serfs) revolt against their Spartan masters following the severe earthquake, King Archidamus II organises the defence of Sparta. The helots fortify themselves at Mount Ithome.source
  • Sparta suffers the effects of a severe earthquake leading to a large loss of life.source