Seleucid Mesopotamia

Seleucid Mesopotamia refers to the region during the rule of the Seleucid Empire, which arose after the death of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE. The Seleucids controlled a vast territory, including Mesopotamia, and they promoted Hellenistic culture, blending Greek and local traditions. This period saw economic development, urbanization, and the spread of cities like Antioch and Babylon. The Seleucid rulers struggled with internal dissent and external threats, which eventually led to their decline. The legacy of this era influenced the region's cultural and political fabric long after the Seleucid Empire fell apart in the 2nd century BCE.