Part played by Athens and Eretria in the Ionian Revolt

"The sailing of the fleet was the beginning of trouble, not only for Greece but for all" Herodotus 5.98

The burning of Sardis:

• Athenians landed in Ionia and marched inland to Sardis, Artaphernes' capital
• They captured and burned the city, destroying the temples of the goddess Cybele
• They were soon defeated near Ephesus by a Persian force

Significance:

• Darius swore vengeance on the Athenians, commanding his servants to repeat to him the words "Master, remember the Athenians" three times before he ate dinner every evening