Ptolemy I: The First Greek Pharaoh
The Ancients
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Ptolemy I and the Rise of Alexandria
This chapter explores the significant contributions of Ptolemy I to Alexandria, particularly his establishment of the Museon, which became the first university in the world. It emphasizes Ptolemy's ambitions to make Alexandria a leading center of scholarship and culture, laying the foundations for the Great Library. Additionally, the chapter examines his effective family dynamics and strategies that ensured the lasting legacy and stability of his dynasty amidst the tumultuous Ptolemaic history.
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