The Influence of Hellenization in the Near East in the wake of Alexander’s Conquests Summary The death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC led to a power vacuum in the near east that was filled by his former generals and governors, leading to clashes and power struggles between them. The Macedonian governors of the …
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The Crossroads of Ancient Cultures: Greek and Phoenician Encounters with the Near East and Western Mediterranean Summary This article explores the early interactions between ancient Greek and Phoenician cultures with the Near East and their later colonization efforts in the western Mediterranean. It highlights the influence of Near Eastern wisdom literature on early Greek literature …
The Ancient Greek World: Mycenaean and Minoan Civilizations Summary The Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations played crucial roles in shaping the history and culture of the ancient Greek world. The Minoans had peak sanctuaries, sacred caves and portable equipment for cult activity, while the Mycenaeans had cult centers with architecturally unremarkable rooms. The gods worshipped in …
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