Antigonid Macedonia

Antigonid Macedonia refers to the dynasty that ruled Macedonia following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. Founded by Antigonus I, one of Alexander's generals, this period saw the establishment of a kingdom that sought to maintain control over the vast territories of Alexander’s empire. The Antigonids faced challenges from rival kingdoms and eventually lost power to the rising Roman Republic. Key figures include Antigonus II and Demetrius II, who aimed to strengthen the kingdom against external pressures. The Antigonid era significantly influenced the history of the Hellenistic world and the development of ancient Greek culture.