This marble statuette is emblematic of Ptolemaic-era art: a mishmash of styles with a decidedly Egyptian twist.

Following Alexander's death in 323 BCE, Ptolemy played a pivotal role in the partitioning of the vast empire, eventually ...

The Ptolemaic dynasty originating from Ptolemy Soter I, ruled Alexandria for almost three centuries. The last member of this imperial dynasty was none other than the infamous Cleopatra VII. During ...

Ptolemaic Dynasty: Cleopatra was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty, established in Egypt by Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander the Great. The dynasty was Greek in origin but ruled Egypt for ...

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A drachma coin depicting Agathocleia. Credit: CNG Coins / Wikimedia Commons In fact, it has been suggested that Agathocleia—who should not be confused with the mistress of the same name of Pharaoh ...

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A 2,300-year-old marble statuette discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, has offered new insights into how dwarves were perceived during the Ptolemaic period (332–150 B.C.). Depicting a muscular, nude dwarf ...