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  partof the Persian Wars
  date c 466 BC
  place Eurymedon River
  result Delian League victory
  combatant1 Delian League
  combatant2 Persia
  commander1 Cimon
  commander2 Unknown
  strength1 Unknown
  strength2 200 ships


The naval Battle of the Eurymedon took place between 470 BC and 466 BC on the Eurymedon River in Pamphylia in Asia Minor , and was between the Athenian -led Delian League and Persia .

The Greeks, led by Cimon of Athens, actually defeated the Persians at two separate battles on the same day, first on the river and then on land. The Persian navy, consisting of 200 Phoenicia n ships, was completely destroyed in the naval portion of the battle. After this victory, Cimon landed and attacked the Persian camp, destroying it as well. The cities of Caria and Lycia (such as Cnidus ) became allies (or subjects) of the Delian League, and Persia was unable to invade Greece for a third time. The loot taken from both the Persians and from Athens' new allies allowed them to expand the Acropolis .


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