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Ancient Greece

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The Cradle of Civilization
Ancient Greece was a civilization that flourished from around the 8th century BCE to the 6th century CE, known for its influential contributions to philosophy, democracy, art, architecture, and literature. City-states like Athens and Sparta played key roles in shaping political and cultural life, while thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation for Western thought. Greek mythology, epic poetry like The Iliad and The Odyssey, and architectural marvels like the Parthenon remain iconic symbols of this civilization. #AncientGreece #GreekMythology #Philosophy #Sparta #Athens #WesternCivilization #Socrates #Plato #Aristotle #Parthenon #GreekHistory #Iliad #Odyssey #Democracy #ClassicalGreece #MoofLife #MoofLife_Moment #MomentsOfLife
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Life Classification : Northeastern Mediterranean civilization
Life Id : EL1561418123769
Verified Name : ancient-greece
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Created On: 2025-05-02 | Updated On: 2025-11-24
End of the Hellenistic Period
Aegean Islands Added to Roman Territory
Roman Conquest of the Greek Peninsula
Athens becomes autonomous civitas foederata
Macedon Absorbed into Roman Republic
Antigonus II Reclaims Macedonian Throne
Battle of Ipsus
Death of Alexander the Great
Gaugamela and Alexander's Conquest of Asia
Establishment of Macedonian dominance in the region by Philip II
Alexander the Great Becomes King
Philip II of Macedon Conquers Greece
Battle of Chaeronea
The Battle of Mantinea
The Battle of Leuctra
Theban hegemony
Start of the Corinthian War
Trial and Death of Socrates
Restoration of Democracy in Athens
Evolution of Democracy After War
End of the Peloponnesian War
The Battle of Aegospotami 
Athenian Generals Sentenced to Death Unlawfully
Establishment of Athenian Oligarchy in Coup
End of the Sicilian Expedition
Start of the Sicilian Expedition
Battle of Mantinea
The Peace of Nicias
Emergence of Comedy in Classical Poetry
The Battle of Sphacteria
Evolution of Citizenship in Ancient Greece
Plato's Influence on Western Philosophy
The outbreak of plague in Athens
Spartan Invasion Control and Supervision
Herodotus and the Birth of History
Theban Attack on Athenian Outpost at Plataea
Start of the Peloponnesian War
Pericles' Famous Funeral Oration
Sparta Declares War on Athens
Athens Imposes Trade Sanctions on Megara
Thirty Years' Peace in Ancient Greece
Ostracism of Thucydides Son of Milesias
Citizenship Changes Under Pericles' Leadership
Athens Exploits War Between Spartan Allies
Helot Revolt and Spartan Response
Athenian and Delian League Dominance
The Battle of Plataea
Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Thermopylae 
Allies Triumph at Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt Against Persian Rule
End of the Archaic Period
Cleisthenes' Reforms in Citizen Organization
Evolution of Athenian Democracy in Archaic Period
Democratic reforms initiated by Cleisthenes
Hippias Inherits Tyranny from Pisistratus
Sparta's Formation of the Peloponnesian League
Creation of the Boule by Solon
Solon's Reforms Address Class Divisions
Chattel Slavery Spread in Greece
Reforms of Draco in Athens
Failed Coup by Cylon of Athens
Rise of Tyrants in Corinth
Annually Elected Archonship in Athens
Homer: The Earliest Known Greek Poet
Founding of Greek Colonies in the Mediterranean
Beginning of the Olympic Games
Formation of Greek Urban Poleis
Beginning of the Archaic Period
Development of Spartan Political System
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