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667 BCE

Byzantium (modern Istanbul) is founded by Megaran colonists under Byzas. King Ashurbanipal of Assyria resumes his late father's attack on Egypt (see 671 BC), recapturing Memphis and beginning an offensive into Upper Egypt.

Conflict & Security

  • King Ashurbanipal of Assyria resumes his late father's attack on Egypt (see 671 BC), recapturing Memphis and beginning an offensive into Upper Egypt.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Byzantium (modern Istanbul) is founded by Megaran colonists under Byzas.source