510s BC

Events and trends

 * — becomes  of the  of.
 * c. —  began construction of.
 * 518 BC — Construction of  of Darius and Xerxes, ceremonial complex, at,  started.
 * — — Occupation of  is completed by the.
 * , — Construction is completed on the.
 * c. 515 BC — makes Death of, red-figure decoration on a calyx .  is a . It is now at The ,.
 * — ascends to the throne of  in  during the . He established the "", the ancient name for, as his.
 * — subdues the  and east  in his war against the.
 * c. 513 BC — becomes the   of, which included the valley of the.
 * —, second son of and  of , is expelled  by a popular revolt supported by ,  of  and his forces.
 * 510 BC — End of reign of, last king of the traditional seven.
 * 510 BC — Fall of the and establishment of the.
 * 510 BC — succeeds  as . (approximate date)
 * 510 BC — Defeat and destruction of.
 * c. 510 BC– — were banned in  cemeteries.

Births

 * c. —  of

Deaths

 * , China
 * , assassin, China (executed)