10. Hellenistic Rule: Alexander and Successors
In 332 BCE, Alexander the Great swept into Palestine, introducing Greek culture, language, and governance. Following Alexander’s death, the region became a battleground between the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt and the Seleucid Empire of Syria. This era saw a dynamic fusion of Greek and local traditions but also sparked tensions, most famously the Maccabean Revolt. The Hellenistic legacy profoundly influenced the region’s society and identity. Learn more at Ancient.eu.
