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Ptolemy VI Philometor (Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Φιλομήτωρ, Ptolemaĩos Philomḗtōr; 186–145 BC) was a Greek king of Ptolemaic Egypt who reigned from 180 to 164 BC and from 163 to 145 BC.
Ptolemy VI Philometor was a Macedonian king of Egypt under whom an attempted invasion of Coele Syria resulted in the occupation of Egypt by the Seleucids. After Roman intervention and several ventures of joint rule with his brother, however, Ptolemy was able to reunite his realm.
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Learn about the life and reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor, the king of Egypt from 180 to 168 BC. Find out his horus, nebty, golden falcon and itymire names, his burial place and his building projects in Egypt.
Ptolemy VI, also known as Ptolemy Philometor, was a king of ancient Egypt from 180 to 145 BC. He faced internal and external conflicts, such as the Syrian invasion, the civil war with his brother, and the Roman intervention.
Aug 10, 2020 · Ptolemy VI Philometor was a king of the Ptolemaic Empire from 181 to 145 BC. He faced several wars with the Seleucids, Roman intervention, and a civil war with his brother Ptolemy VIII.
Ptolemy VI Philometor ( Greek: Πτολεμαῖος Φιλομήτωρ, Ptolemaĩos Philomḗtōr; 186–145 BC) was a Greek king of Ptolemaic Egypt who reigned from 180 to 164 BC and from 163 to 145 BC. He is often considered the last ruler of ancient Egypt when that state was still a major power.
The hieroglyphs of Ptolemy VI, including rare variants, with detailed descriptions of the titles and the sources of the name. Ptolemy VI was the sixth pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. a.k.a. Ptolemaios Philometor.
