What happened in 600 BC?
7 recorded events in 600 BC, including 3 in people, 3 in architecture & engineering and 1 in empires & countries.
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People 3
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Cyrus the Great born
Born in Anshan Persia. Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (559–529 BC).
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Chilon of Sparta born
Born in Sparta. 6th century BC Spartan philosopher, ephor and writer.
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Archidamus I born
Born in Sparta. 6th-century BC Spartan king.
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Architecture & Engineering 3
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Paestum
Ancient Greek city in present-day village Paestum, Italy
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Maiden Castle
Iron Age hill fort in Dorset, England, UK
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Tyras
Ancient Greek city-state in Ukraine
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Empires & Countries 1
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Mahajanapada founded
Mahajanapada was founded.
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