How Ancient Athens was Sacked Four Times

How Ancient Athens was Sacked Four Times

Athens was sacked four times during antiquity. Credit: Unsplash Ancient Athens was invaded and sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the destruction by the Visigoths in 396 AD. The glory of Athens and its prominent position among the city-states of Ancient Greece was envied by many, even by other Greeks. Especially in the 5th century BC when the city was at the pinnacle of its grandeur under the rule of …