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Which city fought off the Persians in a tiny seaport town of marathon and why?
Marathon was a plain. The combined armies of Athens and Plataea defeated a Persian punitive expedition on the Marathon plain.
Why were the Greeks able to win the battle of marathon?
It was not the Greeks, it was Athens and its ally Plataia. The Athenians waited on the edge of the Plain of Marathon for reinforcement from Sparta. Then saw the superior Persian cavalry being embarked on ships and ran down and defeated the unsupported inferior Persian infantry.
What is the plain sturdy Greek column?
A Doric
What were plain farmers known as?
Sod busters.
Was there really a search for the Holy Grail?
No. plain and simple.
Plain from which a runner ran 26 miles to Athens?
Marathon... No Joke
Scene of a very decisive victory of Athens over Persia?
In ancient times, Athens (and other Greek allies) secured one decisive victory over its traditional enemy, Persia, on a coastal plain called Marathon. Occurring in 490 B.C.E., this battle was won by the Greeks against a much larger force and ended a Persian invasion-threat.
What plain surrounds Athens?
ATTICA!!
What is a plain near Athens?
attica
What Greek city on the map is close to Marathon?
Athens - the Plain of Marathon was part of Athens' territory.
What is the meaning of the word marathon?
Marathon is a word known worldwide through its link to the race (26 miles and 385 yards) in the Olympic Games. Many also know that its origin honors the Greek runner who raced to Athens to announce to the anxious Athenians that they had defeated the Persians at Marathon. He had strength only to deliver the message before he collapsed and died.
What plain is located 26 miles northeast of Athens?
The plain located 26 miles northeast of Athens is the Marathon plain. It is famous for being the site of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where the Athenians defeated the Persians.
When did the people of Athens stop the Persian invasion?
In 490 BCE in the Plain of Marathon and the same day before the walls of Athens.
What was ancient Athens geographical features like?
Mountain, plain, by the sea.
Where did the battle of marathon occur?
On the Plain of Marathon, 26 miles nort of Athens,
Where was the battle of marathon set?
On the Plain of Marathon, 26 miles north of Athens.
Where was the battle of marathon held?
On the Plain of Marathon in the territory of Athens, 26 miles from the city.
