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480 BC was a pivotal year in ancient history marked by major conflicts between the Greek city-states and the invading Persian Empire, most notably the famous battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. These events determined whether Greek civilization would continue to develop independently or fall under Persian control, making 480 BC a crucial turning point that shaped the future of Western civilization.
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The Persian invasion of Greece in 480–479 BC