The Greeks, seen as outnumbered, repelled the Persians through tactical superiority. This victory raised the morale of the Greek city-states and temporarily halted Persian expansion. The battle acquired symbolic importance in ancient Greek history and became the subject of later accounts.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Marathon?
- The Battle of Marathon was fought during the Greco-Persian Wars between the Greek forces led by Athens and the Persian army on the plain of Marathon in Attica.
- When did Battle of Marathon happen?
- 490 BCE
- Where did Battle of Marathon take place?
- Maraton, Yunanistan