Hellenistic culture- greek culture blended with egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. The language that was used was called Koine meaning "common" in Greek.
Alexandria was the center of Hellenistic Culture. located on western edge of the Nile delta. Easy for people throughout the Macedonian Empire to get to by ship. a lot of money was spent to make Alexandria good looking. there was a nice museum and library.
Much of the scientific research that was done in Alexandria was very influential. Until the turn of the 16th and 17th century, alexandrian scholars provided most of the scientific information to the west.
Museum contained a small observatory where astronomers could study the stars and planets.
archimedes came up with Pi.
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