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494 BCE

494 BCE in world history: 4 events. 339 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of Lade

    The Battle of Lade was a naval battle fought in 494 BCE off the island of Lade near Miletus.

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In the profiles

  • ChiosChios sends 100 ships to the Battle of Lade
  • MiletusPersia defeats the Ionians at the Battle of Lade and sacks Miletus
  • SamosMost Samian ships desert at the Battle of Lade

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