Polity Barke

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A Greek polis in ancient Libya.

Establishment

  • January 559 BC: Foundation of Barce in Cirenaica.

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Cambyses II

Conquests by Achaemenid ruler Cambyses II.

  • January 523 BC: Following the conquest of Egypt by Cambyses, the Libyans and the Greeks of Cyrene and Barca in Libya surrendered to him. This event took place in -524, with Barca becoming part of the Achaemenid Empire.

Disestablishment

  • January 523 BC: Following the conquest of Egypt by Cambyses, the Libyans and the Greeks of Cyrene and Barca in Libya surrendered to him. This event took place in -524, with Barca becoming part of the Achaemenid Empire.