Hellenistic period

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Also known as: Hellenism

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Summary

In classical antiquity, the Hellenistic period covers the time in Greek, Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern history following Classical Greece, between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC, in which all these regions were under the influence of Greek leadership, culture, and language as a result of Alexander's conquests.

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Historical context of the dynasty
The Ptolemaic dynasty represents one of the primary successor states that spread Greek culture across the Near East and Egypt following Alexander's conquests.
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historical context of the city's development
Alexandria served as the primary intellectual and cultural hub of the Hellenistic world, facilitating the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean.
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historical era initiated by Alexander's conquests
Alexander's campaigns facilitated the spread of Greek culture, language, and art across the Near East and Central Asia, defining the cultural landscape of the Hellenistic period.
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historical era initiated by the expansionist policies of Philip II
Philip's military and political reforms laid the groundwork for the subsequent spread of Greek culture across the Near East during the Hellenistic period.
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