Late Ancient Greece

The Hellenistic Period - c. 323–30 BCE

The era following Alexander the Great’s conquests, during which Greek culture spread across a vast empire and blended with local traditions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East.

Following Alexander the Great’s conquests, Greek culture spread far beyond the Aegean. This era blended Greek traditions with local cultures across the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East, fostering innovations in science, art, and philosophy. The period ended with Rome’s growing dominance over the region.