Hellenistic Culture- Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. The language that was used was called Koine meaning "common" in Greek. The common language was very important as it allowed for people throughout all of Macedonian Empire to commuicate in some fashion. The center of the Hellenistic culture was in Alexandria. located on westernedge of the Nile Delta. Easy for people throughout the Macedonian Empire to get to by ship. Some similarites to Ellis Island. the rulers spent a lot of money and time into make the city of Alexandria attractive. Much of the scientific research that was done in Alexandria was very influential. Math and Physics- Euclid- was well known mathematician, also wrote a book. know for writing proofs. Archimedes came up with the value of pi.
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