Greek culture and learning are actively encouraged however, and an upper class of Greco-Egyptians has emerged. With Alexander’s empire fragmenting, Ptolemy declared his independence, securing Egypt against his power-grabbing rival generals during the Wars of the Successors (322 - 275 BCE).Įmbracing Egyptian religion and customs, the Ptolemies have since made themselves Pharaohs, continuing the long engineering tradition of great temple and monument building. Founded by Ptolemy in 305 BCE following the death of Alexander the Great, it has become a centre of culture and trade under the influence of its Macedonian rulers.Ī general under Alexander, Ptolemy was appointed to govern Egypt after his king’s sudden demise. Ptolemaic Egypt has close cultural ties to the Hellenistic world, while maintaining many Egyptian traditions.
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