The battleofMarathon did indeed take place back about 2,500 years ago.
的确,2500年前,历史上曾发生过马拉松战役。
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King of Persia (521-486) who expanded the empire, organized a highly efficient administrative system, and invaded Greece, only to be defeated at the BattleofMarathon in 490.
The BattleofMarathon was fought in 490 BC, when the Persians became enervated by luxury and servitude, and the Athenians were animated by their freedom.