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The Diadochi: The death of Philip Arridaeus

After the death of Alexander the Great, his half-witted brother Philip Arridaeus became king; a general named Perdiccas was made regent (323-320), and later succeeded by Antipater (320-319) and Polyperchon. King Philip was married to Eurydice, who tried to prevent that he was used by his regents, and played an important role to replace Polyperchon ...

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The Diadochi Chronicle

The Babylonian Diadochi Chronicle (BCHP 3; a.k.a. ABC 10, Chronicle 10) is one of the historiographical texts from ancient Babylonia. It deals with the history of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great, and theBabylonian war between the generals Seleucus and Antigonus Monophthalmus....

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The Diadochi: The Career of Seleucus

Seleucus had served under Alexander the Great and was vizier after his death. In 320, he was made satrap of Babylonia. Although he lost possession of his satrapy between 315 and 311, he grew out to be one of the most powerful monarchs after Alexander. The Greek historian Appian of Alexandria describes Seleucus' career in several chapters of his His...

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Septuagint

Septuagint (sometimes abbreviated LXX) is the name given to the Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures. The Septuagint has its origin in Alexandria, Egypt and was translated between 300-200 BC. Widely used among Hellenistic Jews, this Greek translation was produced because many Jews spread throughout the empire were beginning to lose their Hebr...

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Maps of Prophecy - Greek Empire Map

The bronze empire, that was also described as a leopard with four wings. It ruled from 331 BC to 168 BC under the leadership of Alexander the Great. He defeated Darius III of Persia....

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Second Triumphurate Roman Empire 40 BC

Roman Empire During the Peace of the Second Triumphurate of Marcus Antonius, Octavian and Lepidus 40 B.C....

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Master: Where is the Hasmonean Palace?

The Hasmonean Palace is a historical site in Jerusalem that dates back to the Hasmonean dynasty, which ruled Judea in the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. The precise location of the Hasmonean Palace has been a subject of debate and speculation among archaeologists and historians for many years. According to historical records and archaeological evidenc...

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Antiochus and the Jews

According to the account of 1 Maccabees, the High Priests at Jerusalem appointed by Antiochus were involved in systematically changing the traditions of the Jews that were based on the laws of Moses, to make them conform to Greek beliefs. A gymnasium was constructed in Jerusalem, and instead of learning their ancient law, the priests engaged in wre...

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Seleucid Empire 240 BC

The Seleucid Empire, in 240 BC, was a Hellenistic state founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. At its height, the empire encompassed much of the Near East, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey. The Seleucid Empire was known for its diverse population and rich cultural heritage, blending Greek a...

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The Diadochi: The Siege of Nora

After the death of Alexander the Great on June 11, 323, Perdiccas was appointed as regent for Alexander's half-witted brother Philip Arridaeus and his baby son Alexander. Soon, Perdiccas lost control of the empire, and he had to fight a civil war against rebel officers like Ptolemy, Antipater, andCraterus. Perdiccas' most important ally was Eumenes...

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