-524

This page relates to the year -524 Calendrier Julien.

Events

Africa

  • the army of Cambyse II left to destroy the Oracle of Amon to Siouah is lost in the desert.

Europe

  • Miltiade is elected Archonte Athens.
  • Raid of exiled Samiens against Siphnos.

  • the Etruscan , established in Campania since the end of the VIIe century, are blocked in their expansion by the Greek colonies of Naples and Cumes. They try against Cumes a decisive effort. Under the command of Aristodème de Cumes, the city pushes back them, and passes to the offensive while going on the Latium which is raised against the Etruscans. Aristodème is victorious close to Aricia (-506).

Art & culture

  • Construction of the treasure of Siphnos to Delphes.
  • First contest of tragedy in Athens

Births

Death

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