| 31. | Archaeologists oppose the venue, contending it will encroach on the site of the ancient 490 B . C . battle of Marathon.
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| 32. | At the Battle of Marathon, in 490 BC, the Persians took little heed of a primarily hoplitic army, resulting in their defeat.
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| 33. | There, it was met by a smaller Athenian army, which nevertheless proceeded to win a remarkable victory at the Battle of Marathon.
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| 34. | The course was to be built a few kilometers ( miles ) away from the site of the ancient Battle of Marathon.
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| 35. | It's in the same area where a Persian invasion was repelled in the decisive Battle of Marathon around 490 B . C.
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| 36. | Her journey took place several days prior to the Persia at the Battle of Marathon, and died immediately after giving his message.
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| 37. | An Athenian army marched to meet them, and won a famous victory at the Battle of Marathon, thereby ending the first Persian invasion.
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| 38. | At the ensuing Battle of Marathon, the Athenians won a remarkable victory, which resulted in the withdrawal of the Persian army to Asia.
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| 39. | The sports facility is near the site of 490 B . C . battle of Marathon _ which gives the race its name.
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| 40. | However, at the ensuing Battle of Marathon, the Athenians won a remarkable victory, which resulted in the withdrawal of the Persian army to Asia.
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