374 BC

Events

### Expedition of Cléombrote and Phocide

In the spring of 374 BC, King Cléombrote of Sparta led an expedition into Phocide. The Thebains retreated from Béotie as he approached.

### Zante Island Occupation and Ionian Sea Conflict

The Athenians occupied the island of Zante (Zakynthos) at this time, leading to renewed hostilities between Sparta and Athens. Timothy, who had been recalled to Athens after a period of peace, stopped on his way back at Zante and landed banished people there. This provided a pretext for Sparta to support the oligarchs in Corcyre and send a squadron to regain control of the Ionian Sea with the backing of Syracuse.

### Cyprus Under Persian Rule

Following the death of Evagora I, king of Salamina on the island of Cyprus, Cyprus returned under the rule of the Persian Empire under Artaserse II of Persia.

### Roman Calendar and Tribunate/Consulate

At this time, it was known as the Second year without Tribunate or Consulship in the pre-Julian Roman calendar. The denomination 374 BC for this year has been used.

### Peace Treaty Between Syracuse and Carthage

Dionysius I of Syracuse concluded a peace treaty with Carthage after attempting to expel the Carthaginians from Sicily without success. The treaty restored the status quo ante.

Deaths

* Evagora I, king of Salamina on the island of Cyprus (killed)

Note: The exact dates for some events are not specified in the sources provided, but based on the information available, we can reconstruct a general timeline for 374 BC.