Ptolemaic Dynasty

The Ptolemaic Dynasty Was A Empire of Greek Ethnicity Founded in Egypt by Ptolemy I Soter in 305 Bc. the kingdom became the longest lasting dynasty in Egyptian history and would outlast Alexanders empire by almost 300 Years. However after wars with the Seleucid Empire and Later the Roman Republic the Empire eventually Collapsed in 30 BC. However Greek influence would be a major force in Egypt until the Muslim conquest in 640

Origins
After Alexanders Death Ptolemy was Entrusted was made the Governor of Egypt in the name of Alexanders son. Durring the Wars of the Dioadachi Ptolemy Did not try to restore the empire and instead maintain what he already had, Despite this he was attacked by Antiogos I after he gave refuge to his rival Seleucus I, In 305 BC, Ptolemy officially declared himself the Independent Pharaoh of Egypt.