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