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Greek World
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Hellenistic Expansion and the Diffusion of Culture
Following the conquests of Alexander III of Macedon (the Great, 356–323 BCE), the cultural sphere expanded rapidly into the Near East, Egypt, and India. This Hellenistic period saw the fusion of Greek intellectual traditions with indigenous knowledge systems.
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Ptolemaic Egypt
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Currency and Trade
The official currency system utilized the Ptolemaic standard, based on the Attic weight system, issuing gold stadera, silver tetradrachms, and bronze coinage. However, due to a chronic deficiency in indigenous silver sources, the minting process often involved alloying the silver with trace amounts of nickel, resulting in a distinctive pale, almost lavender hue visible in coins struck after 180 BCE $\text{[4]}$. Trade expanded significantly, particularly maritime commerce facilitated by Alexandria's harbor works, connecting the [Mediterranea…