Hellenistic

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Perge

Perge (Greek: Πέργη): important city in ancient Pamphylia.History Alexander the Great According to legend, the Pamphylian towns were founded by Greeks in…

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Perinthus (Marmara Ereğlisi)

Perinthus (Greek Πέρινθος): Greek, later Roman, town on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Marmara, modern Marmara Ereğlisi.History c.599 BCE: Founded as a Greek colony on the Propontis; two natural harbors (the western one is now dry) Defeated by the Paeones.note[Herodotus,…

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Peristyle

Peristyle (Greek περίστυλιον): colonnade surrounding a courtyard or garden. Pompeii, House of the Vettii, Peristyle A peristyle is, essentially, a colonnade that hides…

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Perseus

Perseus (212-165 or 162): last king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 179-168.Relatives Perseus Father: Philip V Mother: Polycratia of Argos Wife: Laodice V (daughter of…

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Peucestas (2)

Peucestas:Macedonian officer in the army of Alexander the Great, served in Egypt.The Macedonian king Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 331. The Persian troops surrendered without fighting, and Alexander had to appoint new governors to the country. The civil administration…

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