Pericles, who conceived the dangers of the Dimetopon battle, recalled the Athenian fleet from Cyprus, after contracting peace with their Persians thus ensuring access in the Persian harbours. Later however by the defeat of their fleet (447 b.c.), the Athenians were compelled to abandon their possessions in Peloponnese and to stipulate an agreement of peace (445 b.c.) with the Spartians.