WORLD HISTORY · 500–1 BC 日本語
Events of the 500s BC509–500 BC
What happened in the 500s BC?
In the 500s BC (509–500 BC), Darius I of the Achaemenid Empire made Aramaic the official language of the empire's western regions, and Sparta formed the Peloponnesian League. In Japan the Yayoi period is said to have begun, and in Mexico Monte Albán was built.
- Persian Wars and the flourishing of AthensEurope
- Darius I decrees Aramaic an official languageMiddle East
- Nok culture develops in NigeriaAfrica
- Monte Albán built in the Oaxaca ValleyLatin America
- Sparta forms the Peloponnesian LeagueEurope
- World population reaches 100 millionWorld
- Yayoi period begins in JapanAsia
- Yayoi period may have begun earlierAsia
Summaries are written by the site editors.
Events of the 500s BC (timeline · 3)
Tip: the PC view is best for studying
On a computer, each region has its own vertical line, so you can follow the flow of events and see what was happening in different parts of the world at the same time.
Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus at the Battle of Silva Arsia.
The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on Rome's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September.
Roman consul Agrippa Menenius Lanatus celebrates a triumph for a military victory over the Sabines.
Source: Wikipedia date pages ("January 1" … "December 31") / CC BY-SA 4.0. Regions are assigned by the site editors.
Dates and events are based on Wikipedia and other references. Summaries and regions are written by the site editors.