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Jul 12, 2024 · The Ptolemaic dynasty was a Macedonian royal family that ruled Ptolemaic Egypt from 323 to 30 BCE. It was founded by Ptolemy I, a general and successor of Alexander the Great. They built Alexandria...
3 days ago · The Ptolemaic dynasty (/ ˌ t ɒ l ɪ ˈ m eɪ. ɪ k /; 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.
3 days ago · Egypt was ruled by Ptolemy’s descendants until the death of Cleopatra VII on August 12, 30 bce. The kingdom was one of several that emerged in the aftermath of Alexander’s death and the struggles of his successors.
Aug 22, 2024 · Ptolemaic dynasty, Macedonian dynasty of ancient Egypt founded by Ptolemy I Soter when he openly assumed the kingship of Egypt on November 7, 305 bce. His descendants ruled Egypt until the death of Cleopatra VII on August 12, 30 bce.
Aug 22, 2024 · The school of medicine founded in the Ptolemaic period retained its leading reputation into the Byzantine era. Late in the Ptolemaic period Alexandria began to develop as a great center of Greek philosophical studies as well.
Jul 11, 2024 · Ptolemaic Egypt existed between 323 and 30 BCE when Egypt was ruled by the Macedonian Ptolemaic dynasty. During the Ptolemaic period, Egyptian society changed as Greek immigrants introduced a new language...
Mar 10, 2024 · The Ptolemaic Dynasty, to which she belonged, was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, one of the four generals of Alexander the Great (Ptolemy, Cassander, Seleucus, and Antigonus). This family, of Macedonian Greek origin, ruled Egypt for almost three centuries, leaving an indelible mark on one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Jul 17, 2024 · The Ptolemaic Kingdom, a fascinating chapter in ancient history, emerged from the ashes of Alexander the Great’s vast empire. It was a time when Greek culture and Egyptian traditions intertwined, creating a unique and vibrant society that endured for nearly three centuries.
Jun 14, 2024 · The army of Ptolemaic Egypt was a well-organized fighting force trained in Hellenistic warfare. The Ptolemaic dynasty used their considerable wealth to maintain a large standing army of professional...
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69-30 BC) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, who left an indelible mark in world history with her intelligence, charisma, and the political turmoil that marked her reign. She was a woman of exceptional political acumen and flair, combined with a passionate and dramatic personal life.
