The Macedonian Empire

The Macedonian Empire, primarily established by King Philip II and expanded by his son Alexander the Great, emerged in the 4th century BCE. It unified Greece and expanded into Egypt, Persia, and parts of India, becoming one of the largest empires of the ancient world. This vast empire is notable for spreading Greek culture and influence across the regions it conquered, leading to the Hellenistic Era. Despite its rapid expansion, the empire fractured after Alexander's death in 323 BCE, leading to the rise of several successor kingdoms, but its legacy profoundly shaped history, culture, and trade for centuries.