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The Death of Alexander and the Hellenistic Age
On the timeline · around 323 BCE ·
What happened
Alexander died at Babylon in 323 BCE, aged 32, without a clear heir. His generals — the Diadochi, or 'Successors' — fought over his empire, which fractured into the great Hellenistic kingdoms: the Ptolemies in Egypt, the Seleucids in the Near East, and the Antigonids in Macedon and Greece.
Why it matters
The Hellenistic Age blended Greek and local cultures across a vast area and made cities like Alexandria the centers of learning and science in the ancient world.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Hellenistic Period · Reputable source