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The establishment of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in 305 BC marked a significant moment in ancient history, shaping the political landscape of the Mediterranean region for centuries to come.
- Players will learn about the key events leading up to the founding of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, such as the death of Alexander the Great and the division of his empire.
- They will also explore the roles of Ptolemy I Soter and his descendants in consolidating power and expanding the kingdom’s influence.
- In addition, players may encounter challenges related to the kingdom’s interactions with other Hellenistic states and its ultimate decline under Roman rule.
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- 323 BC: Alexander the Great dies in 323 BC, leaving his empire to be divided among his generals
- 323-305 BC: Ptolemy I Soter establishes himself as satrap of Egypt
- 305 BC: Ptolemy I declares himself king of Egypt and founds the Ptolemaic dynasty
- 305-283 BC: Ptolemy I consolidates his control over Egypt and begins construction of Alexandria
- 305-283 BC: Ptolemy I establishes a strong centralized government and expands Egypt's borders
- 283 BC: Ptolemy II Philadelphus succeeds his father as king of Egypt
- 283-246 BC: Ptolemy II continues to expand Egypt's influence in the Mediterranean through trade and diplomacy
- 246 BC: Ptolemy III Euergetes succeeds his father as king of Egypt
- 246-222 BC: Ptolemy III leads successful military campaigns in Syria and Asia Minor, expanding Egypt's territory
- 222 BC: Ptolemy IV Philopator becomes king of Egypt
- 222-204 BC: Ptolemy IV faces internal unrest and challenges to his rule
- 204 BC: Ptolemy V Epiphanes ascends to the throne of Egypt
- 204-180 BC: Ptolemy V faces a rebellion in Egypt and is forced to rely on foreign powers for support
- 180 BC: Ptolemy VI Philometor becomes king of Egypt
- 180-145 BC: Ptolemy VI faces a power struggle with his brother and is eventually overthrown
- 145 BC: Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II becomes king of Egypt
- 145-116 BC: Ptolemy VIII faces challenges to his rule and struggles to maintain control over Egypt
- 116 BC: Ptolemy IX Soter II becomes king of Egypt
- 116-107 BC: Ptolemy IX faces internal unrest and economic difficulties during his reign
- 107 BC: Ptolemy X Alexander I becomes king of Egypt