465 BCE

King Xerxes I of the Persian Empire, together with his eldest son, is murdered by one of his Ministers, Artabanus the Hyrcanian. The Persian general, Megabyzus, is thought to have been one of the conspirators in the assassination. Artabanus gains control of the Achaemenid state for several months. However, he is betrayed by Megabyzus and is killed by Xerxes' son, Artaxerxes. Tholos, west side of Ancient Agora of Athens, is built (approximate date).

In the 460s BC, the 5th century BC.

Conflict & Security

  • Thasos revolts from the Delian League. The revolt arises from rivalry over trade with the Thracian hinterland and, in particular, over the ownership of a gold mine. Athens under Kimon lays siege to Thasos after the Athenian fleet defeats the Thasos fleetsource

Crime & Justice

  • Artabanus gains control of the Achaemenid state for several months. However, he is betrayed by Megabyzus and is killed by Xerxes' son, Artaxerxes.source

Culture & Society

  • Tholos, west side of Ancient Agora of Athens, is built (approximate date).source
  • Phidias begins producing the sculpture called The Athena Promachos (The Defender) and completes it ten years later.source

Deaths

  • King Goujian of Yue, king of the Chinese State of Yuesource
  • King Xerxes I of the Persian Empire, together with his eldest son, is murdered by one of his Ministers, Artabanus the Hyrcanian. The Persian general, Megabyzus, is thought to have been one of the conspirators in the assassination.source
  • Xerxes I, king of Persia (murdered) (born c. 519 BC)source