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The Silent Centuries

Greek Rule -- The Ptolemies & Seleucids (332 - 168 BC) by Al Maxey. Covers: (Alexander) (The Diadochoi) (Ptolemy I) (Ptolemy II) (Ptolemy III) (Ptolemy IV) (Ptolemy V) (Antiochus III) (Seleucus IV) (Antiochus IV)...

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The Silent Centuries

Greek Rule -- The Ptolemies & Seleucids (332 - 168 BC) by Al Maxey. Covers: (Alexander) (The Diadochoi) (Ptolemy I) (Ptolemy II) (Ptolemy III) (Ptolemy IV) (Ptolemy V) (Antiochus III) (Seleucus IV) (Antiochus IV)...

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Ancient History Timeline 400-300 BC

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Hellenistic and Maccabean Rulers

History of Israel: Hellenistic and Maccabean Rulers Rulers in the Hellenistic and Maccabean eras. By Felix Just S.J. Ph.D. Dates (all BCE) refer to years of rule, not lifespans. Some dates are uncertain or only approximate; overlapping dates are due to co-regencies....

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Ptolemies

In 332, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and gave a new capital to the old kingdom along the Nile, Alexandria. After his death (11 June 323), his friend Ptolemy became satrap of Egypt, and started to behave himself rather independently. When Perdiccas, the regent of Alexander's mentally unfit successor Philip Arridaeus arrive...

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Maccabean/ Hasmonean Dynasty Chart

The Maccabean/Hasmonean Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Judea from 164 BCE to 63 BCE. It was founded by Mattathias, a Jewish priest, and his five sons who led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. The dynasty was named after Judah Maccabee, one of the sons of Mattathias, who played a significant role in the revolt. Here is a brief char...

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Cleopatra Timeline

Cleopatra Timeline: Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, has been an iconic figure in history. Her reign was marked by political intrigue, alliances, and conflicts. Here is a timeline of some key events in Cleopatra's life: - 69 BC: Cleopatra VII is born in Alexandria, Egypt, as the daughter of Ptolem...

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Maccabees Genealogy

The genealogy of the Maccabees is a fascinating aspect of Jewish history. The Maccabees were a family of Jewish leaders who led a rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The most famous members of this family were Judah Maccabee and his brothers, who played a crucial role in the liberation of Judea and the rededication of the ...

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Roman Timeline of the 4th Century BC

The 4th century BC was a significant period in Roman history, marked by major political and military developments that shaped the future of the Roman Republic. Here is a timeline highlighting some key events during this century: Timeline of the Roman Republic in the 4th Century BC: 390 BC: The Gauls sack Rome, a major blow to the early Roman...

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The Years of Silence Timeline

The Years of Silence Timeline is a comprehensive historical record that documents a significant period of time characterized by a lack of communication or information. This timeline serves as a valuable resource for understanding the events and circumstances that led to this era of silence. The timeline begins with the initial signs of communicati...

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