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Ptolemy I: The First Greek Pharaoh
The Ancients
Legacy and Legitimacy: Ptolemy I's Connection to Alexander the Great
This chapter explores the intricate bond between Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, focusing on how Ptolemy leveraged Alexander's influence to gain political legitimacy in Egypt. It highlights the strategic efforts of Ptolemy and his successors in intertwining their rule with the storied legacy of Egyptian culture through burial practices and temple patronage.
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