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In 490 BC, the Persian Emperor Darius the Great was determined to punish the Greek city-states, which were the biggest obstacle to his westward expansion of his conquests. The Athenians in particular had drawn Darius' ire by supporting the anti-Persian resistance during the Ionian Revolt. The burning and looting of Sardis was perceived as an insult to the Persian Empire, and Darius swore revenge and ordered Athens to be razed to the ground. For him, this was not just a military goal, but also a matter of honor. ►Harp Tarihi Podcast: https://sptfy.com/MjdM ►SUPPORT: / @harptarihi ►INSTAGRAM: / harptarihi ►TWITTER: / harp_tarihi ►TIKTOK: / harptarihi_youtube ►CONTACT: [email protected] #marathon #ancient #greece #pers #athens