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472 BCE

The tragedy The Persians is produced by Aeschylus. It is the oldest surviving classical Greek play. Carystus in Euboea is forced to join the Delian League after the Athenians attack the city (approximate date).

Conflict & Security

  • Carystus in Euboea is forced to join the Delian League after the Athenians attack the city (approximate date).source

Culture & Society

  • The tragedy The Persians is produced by Aeschylus. It is the oldest surviving classical Greek play.source

Births

  • Thucydides, Greek historian (d.c. 400 BC)source