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507 BC

507 BC marks a year in the pre-Julian Roman calendar. Significant events occurred in this year across different regions of the ancient world.

In Athens, 507 BC is considered a pivotal year in the development of democracy. Cleisthenes, an Athenian statesman, implemented reforms that are widely credited with establishing the foundations of Athenian democracy. These reforms reorganized Athenian citizens into new demes (local districts), tribes, and councils, diminishing the power of aristocratic clans and fostering a more representative government. The principle of isonomia (equality before the law) was a central tenet of Cleisthenes' reforms.

Also in 507 BC, the island of Aegina was a major maritime power and often in conflict with Athens. Tensions likely continued during this period.

The specific details of events in other parts of the world during 507 BC are less readily available due to limitations in surviving historical records. However, archaeological findings and textual fragments can sometimes provide glimpses into the political, social, and economic conditions prevailing in various regions during this timeframe.