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Ptolemaic dynasty established in Egypt Timeline Game

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The Ptolemaic dynasty was established in Egypt in 305 BC and marked a significant period in the country’s history.

  • The Ptolemaic dynasty was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general in Alexander the Great’s army.
  • They ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years, until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC.
  • During their reign, the Ptolemies introduced Greek culture and customs to Egypt.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 305 BC: Ptolemy I Soter becomes the ruler of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great
  • 305 BC: Ptolemy I Soter establishes the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt
  • 332 BC: Construction of the city of Alexandria begins
  • 283 BC: Ptolemy II Philadelphus becomes ruler of Egypt
  • 3rd century BC: The Library of Alexandria is founded
  • 246 BC: Ptolemy III Euergetes becomes ruler of Egypt
  • 196 BC: The Rosetta Stone is created
  • 204 BC: Ptolemy V Epiphanes becomes ruler of Egypt
  • 200 BC: Revolt of the Egyptian population against Ptolemaic rule
  • 180 BC: Ptolemy VI Philometor becomes ruler of Egypt
  • 30 BC: Roman conquest of Egypt begins
  • 30 BC: Death of Cleopatra VII, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty
  • 30 BC: Egypt becomes a Roman province
  • 30 BC: End of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt

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