The Lyttians appealed to the Spartans who came to Crete with an army under their king Archidamus III. As Phalaecus was besieging Lyttus, the Spartans arrived and relieved the siege.
The Lyttians were besieged by Phalaecus in Lyttus and sought assistance from the Spartans led by King Archidamus III. The Spartans arrived and relieved the siege of Lyttus.