The Synthesis of "Seleucid"

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

Discover the Seleucid dynasty, a Hellenistic state founded by Alexander the Great's general, Seleucus I, that blended Greek and Eastern cultures.

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

Explore the dramatic reign of Antiochos III the Great, the Seleucid king who restored an empire but was ultimately defeated by the rising power of Rome.

Discover Antiochos I Soter, the second king of the Seleucid Empire who consolidated his father's vast conquests and earned the title "Savior".

Explore the reign of Antiochos IV Epiphanes, the Seleucid king whose oppressive Hellenization policies and persecution of Jews led to the Maccabean Revolt.

Discover the Maccabean Revolt, the Jewish uprising against Hellenistic oppression that led to religious freedom and the origins of Hanukkah.

Discover Eumenes I, the ruler who established Pergamum as an independent power in the Hellenistic world by defeating the mighty Seleucid Empire.

Discover the Parthian Empire, the formidable Iranian power that challenged Rome, controlled the Silk Road, and created a unique cultural legacy.

Discover the Hasmonean dynasty, the Jewish kingdom that rose from a revolt to rule Judea before falling to internal conflict and Roman power.