The Synthesis of "Hellenistic Egypt"

Discover the Ptolemaic Kingdom, a Hellenistic dynasty founded by Alexander the Great's general that ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years.

Explore the Ptolemaic dynasty, the Macedonian Greek royal family that ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years, blending Greek and Egyptian cultures.

Explore the Hellenistic period, an era of cultural fusion where Greek influence spread across Asia and Africa after Alexander the Great's conquests.

Discover Ptolemy I Soter, the Macedonian general who succeeded Alexander the Great to found a 300-year dynasty and a legendary center of learning in Egypt.

Explore the history of Ancient Egypt, from its monumental pyramids to its lasting impact on modern science, art, and culture.

Explore the New Kingdom, ancient Egypt's peak of power and wealth, famed for legendary pharaohs, vast conquests, and monumental building projects.

Discover the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, a golden age of reunification, cultural flourishing, and artistic innovation that shaped a new era for pharaohs.

Discover Cleopatra VII, the brilliant and powerful last pharaoh of Egypt, whose intelligence and political savvy left an indelible mark on history.

Explore Naqada II (c. 3650-3300 BC), the critical Predynastic period where the foundations of pharaonic civilization and a unified Egypt were laid.

Explore the Seleucid Empire, a major Hellenistic state founded by Alexander the Great's general, Seleucus I, that stretched from Europe to India.