Greek Period
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Greek Egypt 332 to 30 BC
The Ptolemaic Dynasties
Alexander the Great occupied Egypt and declared himself Pharaoh
His General, Ptolemy, ruled after his death and established a Dynasty which lasted for nearly 300 years
Monuments erected during this time included
Edfu Temple : Dendera Temple and Zodiac : Pharos of Alexandria : Temple of Isis at Philae
Brief History
The Greek Period commenced with the welcomed invasion of Egypt by Alexander the Great, but primarily this Dynasty was filled with the family of General Ptolemy.
The Ptolemies ruled Egypt from 305BC to 30BC, consistently following the pattern of older Dynasties by having the Pharaohs marry their own siblings which did little for the physical and mental health of the rulers.
For more details on the women who ruled Egypt during this time, please click here to look at “Female Ptolemies”.
For more details on the men who ruled Egypt during this time, please click here to look at “Male Ptolemies“.
The Capital City for the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt
Alexandria
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Alexandria Underwater
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The Library
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The Lighthouse
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Alexander’s Tomb
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The Tsunami
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The Necropolis
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Cleopatra’s Tomb?
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Click here or on the Images below to learn more about the Pharaohs of this Dynasty
Pharaoh Alexander the Great
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Female Ptolemaic Pharaohs
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Male Ptolemaic Pharaohs
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Click on the relevant Image below to visit the Temples primarily built during the Greek Period
Taposiris Magna, Alexandria
Temple of Isis, Thebes
Hathor Temple, Dendera
Temple of Sobeck & Horus, Kom Ombo
Isis Temple, Philae
