Battle of Salamis 480 BC
Themistocles lures the Persian fleet into the narrow strait; the Greek triremes win decisively and turn the Persian Wars.
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Key facts
| Date | 480 BC |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 37.95° N, 23.57° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Athens (about 14 km) |
| Territory of (map of 500 BC) | Greek city-states |
Rulers in 480 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Persia | Xerxes I | 486 BC–465 BC |
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
Other battles and sites nearby
- Battle of Marathon · 490 BC
- Battle of Thermopylae · 480 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC
- Battle of Lepanto · 1571
- Battle of Çeşme · 1770
- Battle of Navarino · 1827