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Hellenistic World c 307-301 BC

Map showing the general state of the Hellenistic World towards the end of the Fourth Diadoch War (307-301BC). Exactly how much control Seleucus had over the eastern parts of his empire, or Antigonus over parts of Asia Minor is not clear. Control of the Greek cities of Asia Minor is not indicated....

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Break-up of Alexander's Empire Map

Alexander the Great, known for his conquests and empire-building, left behind a vast empire upon his death in 323 BC. The breakup of Alexander's empire after his passing was a monumental event that reshaped the political landscape of the ancient world. Following Alexander's death, his vast empire was divided among his top generals, known as the Di...

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My Jewish Learning: Hanukkah History

Overview: Hanukkah History Hanukkah is one of the few Jewish holidays not mentioned in the Bible. The story of how Hanukkah came to be is contained in the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees, which are not part of the Jewish canon of the Hebrew Bible. These books tell the story of the Maccabees, a small band of Jewish fighters who liberated the Land of Isra...

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The Diadochi: The Inscription of Scepsis

Between 314 and 311, Antigonus Monophthalmus, the strongest of the generals who were contending for the inheritance of Alexander the Great, fought the Third Diadoch War against Ptolemy of Egypt, Lysimachus of Thrace, and Cassander of Macedonia. In 311, he agreed to a peace treaty. An inscription found in Scepsis in the Troad contains the text of a ...

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The Diadochi: The Foundation of Halos

In the autumn 304, Demetrius I Poliorcetes invaded Greece, where he liberated the towns that were garrisoned by Cassander. Two years later, the two kings faced each other in southern Thessaly (between modern Almirós and Soúrpi), but no battle was fought, because both sides knew that the real decision was to be made in the battle between Antigonus...

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OT Pseudepigrapha

Noncanonical Literature "" OT Pseudepigrapha...

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Hellenistic World After the Death of Antigonus

300 B.C....

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Maccabean Kingdom of Judea

MAP "" Maccabean Kingdom of Judea (Israel) in the time of Jannaeus...

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Large Map of the Empire of Alexander the Great 334-323 BC

The Empire of Alexander the Great, established between 334-323 BC, was one of the most expansive empires in ancient history. The large map of this empire provides a visual representation of the vast territories conquered by Alexander during his military campaigns. The map showcases the regions that were under Alexander's control, including parts o...

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Map of Alexander the Great's Empire

Alexander the Great's Empire was one of the largest in the ancient world, extending from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. The empire was a result of Alexander's military conquests and his vision of creating a unified world. To see the extent of Alexander's vast empire, one can explore maps that depict the territories he conquered. These m...

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