Events with tag - Pericles

January 1, 448 BC

Construction of the Parthenon

The Parthenon, Ancient Greece's most magnificent temple, began construction in 447 BCE and was completed in 438 BCE. This architectural masterpiece, dedicated to goddess Athena, was built under Pericles' leadership by architects Ictinus and Callicrates, with artistic supervision from Phidias.

January 1, 433 BC

Completion of the Parthenon

The Parthenon, ancient Greece's most iconic temple, was completed in 432 BCE after 15 years of construction. This architectural masterpiece, dedicated to goddess Athena, featured intricate marble work, sophisticated engineering, and elaborate sculptural decorations.

April 1, 432 BC

Start of the Peloponnesian War

The Peloponnesian War began in 431 BCE when Sparta declared war on Athens, marking the start of one of ancient history's most significant conflicts that would reshape the Mediterranean world.

December 1, 432 BC

Pericles' Funeral Oration

In winter 431 BCE, Athenian statesman Pericles delivered a powerful funeral oration honoring soldiers fallen in the first year of the Peloponnesian War. The speech, preserved by Thucydides, became one of history's most influential addresses, celebrating Athenian democracy and values.