497 BCE

Consecration of the newly constructed Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, and Saturnalia festival first celebrated. Artybius ends the rebellion in Cyprus. The Persians launch an expedition on the Hellespont and later Caria.

In the 490s BC, the 5th century BC.

Conflict & Security

  • Artybius ends the rebellion in Cyprus.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Persians launch an expedition on the Hellespont and later Caria.source

Culture & Society

  • December 17 – Consecration of the newly constructed Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, and Saturnalia festival first celebrated.source