What happened in 500 BC?
Vaishali, Temple of Aphaea and Manius Tullius Longus — among 14 events recorded in 500 BC. A further 2 events are dated only to the wider period.
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People 5
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Yan Ying died
Ancient Chinese philosopher and politician from the state of Qi in the 6th century BC
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Manius Tullius Longus died
Roman politician, consul in 500 BC
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Anaxagoras born
Born in Klazomenai. 5th-century BC Greek philosopher.
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Fan Li born
Born in Chu. Early 5th-century BC Chinese political and military advisor.
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Charon of Lampsacus born
Born in Lampsacus. Ancient Greek writer, son of Pythes.
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Exploration & Discovery 3
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Upano Valley sites
archeological complex in Ecuador
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Raffman Site
archaeological site in Louisiana, United States of America
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Vaishali
ancient Buddhist pilgrimage and archaeological site (Ashoka pillar, Stupa and Swastika Monastery) associated with significant events in Lord Buddha's life; in Bihar in India
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Temple of Aphaea
Ancient Greek temple on Aigina
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Old Temple of Athena
Ancient temple on the Athenian Acropolis
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Temple of Athena
Building in Paestum, Italy
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Temple of Apollo Pythios Soter
Ancient Greek temple in Artaion Municipality, Greece
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 2 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 500 BC is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 500 BC.
5th century BC 2
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Gaius Julius Iullus died
Roman politician, consul in 489 BC
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Gaius Julius Iullus
Roman politician, consul in 489 BC
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