The 6th century BC
292 sourced entries across 78 documented years, grouped into 8 decades. A century here runs 1900–1999 rather than 1901–2000, so its decades sit inside it exactly.
Decades
- The 570s BC — 8 years, 21 entries
- The 560s BC — 8 years, 25 entries
- The 550s BC — 10 years, 36 entries
- The 540s BC — 8 years, 40 entries
- The 530s BC — 9 years, 34 entries
- The 520s BC — 9 years, 33 entries
- The 510s BC — 9 years, 40 entries
- The 500s BC — 10 years, 53 entries
By subject
- Conflict & Security in the 6th century BC — 53 entries
- Geopolitics & Diplomacy in the 6th century BC — 29 entries
- Culture & Society in the 6th century BC — 18 entries
- Religion & Belief in the 6th century BC — 14 entries
- Exploration & Expansion in the 6th century BC — 13 entries
- Science & Discovery in the 6th century BC — 10 entries
- Crime & Justice in the 6th century BC — 9 entries
- Technology & Infrastructure in the 6th century BC — 8 entries
A few of the years
- 579 BCEServius Tullius succeeds Lucius Tarquinius Priscus as king of Rome upon the latter's assassination. (traditional date)
- 567 BCEMay 25—Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victory over the Etruscans.
- 558 BCEThe Chinese state of Jin defeats its rival state of Qin in battle.
- 548 BCEThe Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece is damaged in a fire. The Alcmaeonids rebuild the structure.
- 537 BCEThe Jews lay the foundations for the Second Temple.
- 528 BCE528 BC—Gautama Buddha attains Enlightenment, and begins his ministry.
- 518 BCEConstruction begins on the Apadana (audience hall) of Darius and Xerxes, ceremonial complex, at Persepolis, Persia.
- 510 BCEStelae begin to be banned in Athenian cemeteries (approximate date; ends c. 430 BC).