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510 BC| c. 900 BC–c. 500 BC | Central America [everyday life] | La Venta becomes the major centre of the second phase of Olmec civilization in Mexico. The site of San Lorenzo is abandoned, possibly in a violent overthrow of the local elite, or possibly for religious reasons. La Venta is a ceremonial or elite centre, supported by a large agricultural population. It has a large main pyramid in addition to smaller ones. | | c. 600 BC–c. 480 BC | Greece [sculpture] | The Greek Archaic period of sculpture is evident, a typical form being the kouros, a rigid freestanding nude. | | c. 510 BC | Greece [churches and temples] | The temple of the virgin goddess Aphaea is built on the island of Aegina. It is famed for its sculptures, which in modern times are held in Munich, Germany. | | 510 BC | Greece [revolution] | King Cleomenes of Sparta helps the Athenians oust the tyrant Hippias, the son of Pisistratus, and the period of ‘tyranny’ in Athens ends. In return, Athens is forced to join Sparta's Peloponnesian League. |
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