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4 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.
5 days ago · Ancient Greek civilization was concentrated in what is today Greece and along the western coast of Turkey. However, ancient Greek colonists established cities all around the Mediterranean and along the coast of the Black Sea.
- Simon Hornblower
- No, ancient Greece was a civilization. The Greeks had cultural traits, a religion, and a language in common, though they spoke many dialects. The b...
- Each ancient Greek city-state had its own government. Common forms of government included tyranny and oligarchy. In 507 BCE, under the leadership o...
- Ancient Greek civilization flourished from the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended about 1200 BCE, to the death of Alexander the G...
- The political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements of ancient Greek civilization formed a legacy with unparalleled influence on We...
Oct 19, 2024 · Quick Facts. Date: 3000 BCE - 332. Major Events: Battle of Kadesh. Key People: Ptolemaic dynasty. Moses. Akhenaten. Plotinus. Ramses II. Related Topics: Egyptian art. ancient Egyptian religion. hieroglyphic writing. Library of Alexandria. Egyptology. (Show more) Related Places: Egypt.
1 day ago · The major Hellenistic kingdoms in 240 BC, including territories controlled by the Seleucid dynasty, the Ptolemaic dynasty, the Attalid dynasty, the Antigonid dynasty, and independent poleis of Hellenistic Greece
Oct 25, 2024 · The Seleucid empire was a major centre of Hellenistic culture, which maintained the preeminence of Greek customs and manners over the indigenous cultures of the Middle East. A Greek-speaking Macedonian aristocratic class dominated the Seleucid state throughout its history, although this dominance was most strongly felt in the urban areas.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Over 400 TV viewers have voted on the 20+ shows on Best TV Shows With Greek Mythology, Ranked. Current Top 3: Blood of Zeus, Xena: Warrior Princess, Percy ...
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1 day ago · The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete. Known for its monumental architecture and energetic art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in Europe. The ruins of the Minoan palaces at Knossos and Phaistos are popular tourist attractions.
