--- title: Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14355/map-of-the-hellenistic-kingdoms-after-alexander-c3/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2025-09-20 --- # Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/14355.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/14355.png) ## Image Caption The [Hellenistic](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hellenic_World/) Successor Kingdoms (the *Diadochi*, from the [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) for “Successors”) emerged after the [death of Alexander the Great](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2366/death-of-alexander-the-great/) in 323 BCE, when his vast [empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/empire/) fractured among his generals. From this division arose powerful states such as the [Ptolemaic Kingdom](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ptolemaic_Egypt/) in [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/) (305–30 BCE), the [Seleucid Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Seleucid_Empire/) in the [Near East](https://www.worldhistory.org/Near_East/) (312–63 BCE), and the Antigonid Kingdom in [Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/macedon/) and [Greece](https://www.worldhistory.org/greece/) (276–168 BCE). These monarchies blended Greek and local traditions, becoming centers of politics, [culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/culture/), and scholarship that defined the [Hellenistic world](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hellenistic_Period/). The Diadochi period was marked by constant wars and shifting alliances as rival dynasties sought to expand or defend their territories. The Wars of the Successors (322–281 BCE) culminated in the [Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Corupedium (281 BCE), after which the three main dynasties stabilized. Each kingdom fostered advances in art, [science](https://www.worldhistory.org/science/), and [philosophy](https://www.worldhistory.org/philosophy/), with [Alexandria](https://www.worldhistory.org/alexandria/) in Egypt, [Antioch](https://www.worldhistory.org/Antiochia/) in [Syria](https://www.worldhistory.org/syria/), and [Pergamon](https://www.worldhistory.org/pergamon/) in [Asia Minor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Asia_Minor/) emerging as leading cultural hubs. Though eventually absorbed by [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/), the Hellenistic kingdoms left a deep legacy, spreading [Greek culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Greek_Culture/) across the [Mediterranean](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/mediterranean/) and Western Asia and shaping the intellectual foundations of later civilizations. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2021, June 30). Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 30, 2021. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Hellenistic Kingdoms after Alexander, c.301 BCE." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Jun 2021, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 30 June 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.