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Ptolemy I Soter: The General Who Built Alexandria
In 323 BC, Alexander the Great died without an heir, and his empire fractured among his generals. Among them, Ptolemy I Soter emerged as the cleverest strategist, seizing Egypt and transforming Alexandria into the greatest intellectual center of the ancient world. This episode delves into Ptolemy's background as a trusted companion of Alexander, his audacious theft of Alexander's body, his founding of the Library of Alexandria, and his masterful blend of Greek and Egyptian culture that created a dynasty lasting three centuries. We explore how Ptolemy legitimized his rule by…
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