The Ptolemaic War

The Ptolemaic War was a conflict between the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and other Hellenistic states, notably the Seleucid Empire, during the early 3rd century BCE. It was driven by rivalry for control over territories in the eastern Mediterranean following Alexander the Great’s empire breakup. The war involved battles over strategic regions like Syria and Palestine, with both sides seeking dominance and influence. Ultimately, the Ptolemaic Kingdom maintained control over Egypt and parts of the Levant, but the conflict drained resources and shifted focus among competing Hellenistic powers in the region.