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Athenian Empire (Delian League)

Also known as Delian League

478 – 404 BCE · about 74 years

The Delian League was an alliance of Greek city-states formed against Persia that Athens turned into a maritime empire, using its treasury to build the Parthenon. It ended with Athens' defeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War in 404 BCE.

Key facts

Dates478 – 404 BCE
RegionGreece, Rome & Byzantium
ContinentEurope, Asia
CapitalAthens
Religion(s)Ancient Greek religion

Before & after

Followed by

Macedonian Empire of Alexander the Great

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.