557 BCE
The Persians besiege Larissa (Calah) but fail to capture it. However, when a solar eclipse occurs, the inhabitants leave their city and it is taken. Labashi-Marduk is king of Babylon during this year, succeeding Neriglissar, who reigned three years, and is followed by Nabonidus, who reigns 17 years. Santorini, Greece suffers from a volcanic eruption.
Conflict & Security
- Labashi-Marduk is king of Babylon during this year, succeeding Neriglissar, who reigned three years, and is followed by Nabonidus, who reigns 17 years.source
Science & Discovery
- May 19: The Persians besiege Larissa (Calah) but fail to capture it. However, when a solar eclipse occurs, the inhabitants leave their city and it is taken.source
Climate & Environment
- Santorini, Greece suffers from a volcanic eruption.source
Births
- Siddharta Gautama, also known as the Buddha (year of birth not precisely known)source