Graeco-Roman world

The Graeco-Roman world refers to the cultural and historical period when Greek civilization and its ideas spread across the Mediterranean and into parts of Europe and the Middle East, especially under Roman rule. It combines Greek achievements in arts, philosophy, and science with Roman law, government, and infrastructure. This era, roughly from the 4th century BCE to the 5th century CE, profoundly shaped Western civilization, influencing language, politics, architecture, and thought, creating a lasting legacy that remains evident today.