670 BCE

Miletus is sieged by Lydia, Priene is annexed by Lydia, and Samos annexes the former Melian territory. Miletus begins establishing colonies in the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea. King Gyges of Lydia's name is minted on the first Greek coins.

In the 670s BC, the 7th century BC.

Conflict & Security

  • Miletus is sieged by Lydia, Priene is annexed by Lydia, and Samos annexes the former Melian territorysource

Exploration & Expansion

  • Miletus begins establishing colonies in the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.source

Economy & Finance

  • King Gyges of Lydia's name is minted on the first Greek coins.source

Deaths

  • Mettius Fufetius, Latin king of Alba Longasource