King of Egypt, fifth in the Dinasty. 210-181 BCE.

King of Egypt who was characterized by military defeats in Syria, as well as upheavals in Egypt.

Festival commemorating the salvation of the Jews from the threat of destruction by the Persian king. This story is recorded in the Book of Esther.

King of Egypt and third in the dinasty. During his reign the control over Cyrenaica was strengthened, and also invaded Syria.

King of Egypt that is most known for his attempt to remove his sister Cleopatra from her position.

Egyptian Pharaoh that reigned from 663 to 610 BCE, and was founder of the 26th dynasty.

King of Egypt and second in the Ptolemaic dynasty. 309- 246 BCE.

King of Egypt that endured attacks from the country neighbors. He lived at the start of the internal conflicts that broke the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Pharaonic reign in ancient Egypt that lasted for a period of 297 years, from 323 BC until 30 BC, until it was ended by Roman annexation.

Ancient capital of Persia, now located around 50 kilometers from Shiraz in Iran. Its name has Greek roots, meaning City of Persians.