Ptolemaic Dynasty (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Ptolemaic dynasty was a Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.
- Ptolemy I Soter founded the Ptolemaic dynasty, which lasted for over 300 years until the reign of Cleopatra VII.
- The Ptolemaic dynasty was a period of significant cultural and scientific advancements in ancient Egyptian history.
- The last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty was Cleopatra VII, who famously formed alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
- During the Ptolemaic dynasty, the city of Alexandria was a major hub of learning and culture, attracting scholars from all over the ancient world.