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Alexander III the Great
- Reign
- 332–323 BC
- Throne name
- Mery-Amun-setep-en-Re
- Dynasty
- Argeads
- Period
- Greco-Roman Period, 332 BC to 4th century AD
- Capital at the time
- Alexandria
Alexander III the Great is listed in the king list under ‘Argeads’ and so belongs to this period: Greco-Roman Period (332 BC to 4th century AD). Reign: 332–323 BC. The throne name is Mery-Amun-setep-en-Re.
What is known about Alexander III the Great
Conquered Egypt in the course of his campaign and founded Alexandria.
From the German Wikipedia list of pharaohs, CC BY-SA 4.0, translated and edited.
During this reign
- 332 BCAlexander the Great conquers Egypt and founds Alexandria in 331 BC.
Other events of the period
- c. 290 BCPtolemy I has the Library of Alexandria built, the greatest centre of learning in the ancient world.
- c. 280 BCPtolemy II has the lighthouse built on the island of Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
More about this period: Greco-Roman Period
Argeads: all rulers
- Alexander III the Great
- Philip III Arrhidaeus
- Alexander IV Aegus
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