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493 BCEThe first fortifications are constructed at Athens' port of Piraeus.
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c. 483 BCEThemistocles persuades the Athenians to significantly expand their fleet, which saves them at Salamis and becomes their source of power.
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480 BCEThe fortifications of Piraeus instigated by Themistocles are completed.
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c. 465 BCEConstruction of the Long Walls fortifications joining Athens to the port of Piraeus are begun.
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446 BCEThe Middle Wall fortifications are added to the Long Walls which connect Athens and the port of Piraeus.
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429 BCEFollowing attacks by Sparta, fortifications at the port of Piraeus are extended to reduce the width of the harbour entrances.
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404 BCESpartan general Lysander attacks the Athenian port of Piraeus destroying parts of the Long Wall fortifications.
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387 BCESparta attacks the Athenian port of Piraeus.
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86 BCEThe Roman general Sulla sacks Athens and the port of Piraeus.