497 BCE
Consecration of the newly constructed Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, and Saturnalia festival first celebrated. Artybius ends the rebellion in Cyprus. The Persians launch an expedition on the Hellespont and later Caria.
Conflict & Security
- Artybius ends the rebellion in Cyprus.source
Exploration & Expansion
- The Persians launch an expedition on the Hellespont and later Caria.source
Culture & Society
- December 17 – Consecration of the newly constructed Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, and Saturnalia festival first celebrated.source