Battle of Thermopylae — Timeline & Key Events
Leonidas and the 300 Spartans make their legendary stand against Xerxes' Persian army.
-480 — -480
Central Greece
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Leonidas and the 300 Spartans make their legendary stand against Xerxes' Persian army.
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-480
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-480
Duration
1 years
Primary Region
Central Greece
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