Athens defeated Persia at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. This significant battle marked a pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars, as the Athenian forces, though outnumbered, managed to secure a decisive victory against the Persian army. The victory not only boosted Athenian morale but also laid the groundwork for future Greek resistance against Persian expansion.
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