The Persian wars occurred during 499–479. There are many factors including Greek colonization of Asia minor, the rise of the Persian empire, and the Ionian rebellion that all played a part in the conflicts started these wars. The end results however are the most important thing because they laid the groundwork for the golden age.
During the 11th century the Greeks had flourishing colonies established in Asia minor. They were independent from both mainland and the ancient near East. However the ancient near East kingdoms were greedy and fights occurred to maintain their independence. Eventually the Greek cities were conquered by king Crusius in the kingdom of Lydia. The Greeks mere presence there was a cause of the Persian wars.
Cyrus the great
During the 11th century the Greeks had flourishing colonies established in Asia minor. They were independent from both mainland and the ancient near East. However the ancient near East kingdoms were greedy and fights occurred to maintain their independence. Eventually the Greek cities were conquered by king Crusius in the kingdom of Lydia. The Greeks mere presence there was a cause of the Persian wars.
Cyrus the great