The Hellenistic Period

The Hellenistic Period (roughly 323 to 31 BCE) was a time when Greek culture spread widely after the conquests of Alexander the Great. During this era, Greek ideas, art, science, and philosophy blended with those of Egypt, Persia, India, and other regions, creating a diverse and vibrant civilization. Major cities like Alexandria in Egypt became centers of learning and innovation. This period saw advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and the arts, shaping a multicultural world that influenced later Western and Middle Eastern cultures.