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Jun 17, 2024 · The Ptolemies, Rise of a Dynasty is primarily a succinct summary of ancient authors such as Arrian, Diodorus Siculus, Justin, Pausanias, and Curtus Rufius, although it is not usable as a sourcebook.
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4 days ago · The Ptolemaic dynasty ( / ˌtɒlɪˈmeɪ.ɪk /; Ancient Greek: Πτολεμαῖοι, Ptolemaioi ), also known as the Lagid dynasty ( Λαγίδαι, Lagidai; after Ptolemy I 's father, Lagus ), was a Macedonian Greek [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] royal house which ruled the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period.
Jun 14, 2024 · Ptolemaic system, mathematical model of the universe formulated by the Alexandrian astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy about 150 CE. The Ptolemaic system is a geocentric cosmology that assumes Earth is stationary and at the centre of the universe.
Jun 19, 2024 · "The Ptolemies, Apogee and Collapse" is the second volume in Grainger's trilogy on the Ptolemaic Kingdom. It covers the timespan from 246 to 146 BCE, a period marked by massive battles in Syria, civil wars, and domestic unrest.
5 days ago · Ancient Egypt - Ptolemies, Dynasties, Pharaohs: The changes brought to Egypt by the Ptolemies were momentous; the land’s resources were harnessed with unparalleled efficiency, with the result that Egypt became the wealthiest of the Hellenistic kingdoms. Land under cultivation was increased, and new crops were introduced (especially ...
Jun 21, 2024 · Alexander was the son of Philip II and Olympias (daughter of King Neoptolemus of Epirus). From age 13 to 16 he was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle , who inspired his interest in philosophy, medicine, and scientific investigation.
Jun 21, 2024 · Ptolemy made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, musical theory, and optics. Ptolemy is most famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe, which stated that the Earth was at the center and that the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and the Sun revolve around it.
