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Lysander contributed to Athens' capitulation in which year?

  • 410 BC

  • 403 BC

  • 405 BC

  • 399 BC

Answer

The fall of Athens to Sparta unfolded in 405 BCE, a cataclysmic event in ancient Greek history. Lysander, a renowned Spartan general, played a pivotal role in orchestrating Athens' capitulation. His ingenious ploy involved fortifying Decelea in 413 BCE, a strategic move that severed Athens' access to crucial resources, thus weakening the city's resilience and ultimately hastening its surrender two years later.
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