Ptolemaic dynasty ancient Egypt Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ptolemaic-dynasty Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ptolemaic-dynasty Written by Alan K. Bowman Lecturer in Ancient History, University of Oxford; Student and Tutor, Christ Church, Oxford. Author of Egypt After the Pharaohs. Alan K. Bowman, Joyce Tyldesley Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester. Author of Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, Chronicles of the Queens of Egypt, Tutankhamen’s Curse, and others. Joyce Tyldesley•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ptolemaic dynasty, Macedonian dynasty of ancient Egypt founded by Ptolemy I Soter when he openly assumed the kingship of Egypt on November 7, 305 bce. His descendants ruled Egypt until the death of Cleopatra VII on August 12, 30 bce. Ptolemaic Egypt was the wealthiest of the kingdoms that emerged in the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s death, as well as frequently the most politically and culturally powerful, and the last to fall under direct Roman dominion. In many respects, the character of the Ptolemaic monarchy in Egypt set a style for other Hellenistic kingdoms. This style emerged from the ...(100 of 5845 words)

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