535 BCE

The Sungai Batu Civilization in Malaysia begins. Phocaean Greek colonists clash with Carthaginian and Etruscan ships in the Battle of Alalia (near Corsica).

In the 530s BC, the 6th century BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The Sungai Batu Civilization in Malaysia begins.source

Conflict & Security

  • Phocaean Greek colonists clash with Carthaginian and Etruscan ships in the Battle of Alalia (near Corsica).source

Births

  • Heraclitus, Greek philosopher (approximate date) (died c. 475 BC)source