From Persian Rule to Hellenistic Egypt
Egypt's story didn't end with the pharaohs. We've walked the ruins of Memphis and Thebes, where Persian satraps once ruled, and the streets of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great. This map traces Egypt's history after its native dynasties - from the Persian conquest in 525 BC to the Ptolemaic dynasty that followed Alexander's death. For Bible students, this period includes the stories of Esther (Persian Egypt) and the Jewish community in Elephantine. Later, the Ptolemies made Alexandria a center of learning, home to the Great Library and the Septuagint. Travelers to Egypt can use this map to explore the layers of history beyond the pyramids.
