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Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was established under the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (323-30 BCE) and flourished under the patronage of the early kings to become the most famous library of the ancient world, attracting scholars from around the...
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Ptolemy's Map of the World
The map of the world created by the astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy (c. 100 - c. 170 CE). From a 15th-century book by Leinhart Holle. Made by the German cartographer Donnus Nicholas Germanus.
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Ptolemy I Soter
Bust of Ptolemy I Soter, king of Egypt (305 BC–282 BC) and founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The identification is based upon coin effigies.
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Ptolemy XIII in the Temple at Kom Ombo
A relief of Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator on one of the pillars in the courtyard of the Temple at Kom Ombo.
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Ptolemy XII Tetradrachm
A silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy XII (r. 80-51 BCE), minted in Alexandria, Egypt.
National Library of France, Paris.
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Ptolemy I
Ptolemy I (366-282 BCE), gold pentadrachm. (Numismatics Museum, Athens)
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Ptolemy XV
This larger than life 1st Century BCE granite head was found in the submerged sections of ancient Alexandria, Egypt. It is believed to have been a part of a statue depicting Ptolemy XV, commonly known as "Caesarion" (Greek for "Little Caesar"...
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Ptolemy XII Pylon, Edfu Temple
Relief from the Temple of Horus at Edfu, depicting Ptolemy XII (r. 80-51 BCE) smiting his enemies. 1st century BCE.
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Ptolemy III & Berenice II, Euergetes Gate
Ptolemy III and Berenice II stand before Chonsu (their heads and feet vandalized by Christian iconoclasts) on a relief scene of the Euergetes Gate (Thebes, ca. 240-220 BCE). Photo courtesy of Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Cardiff University.
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Ptolemy V
Ptolemy V (r. 205-181 BCE) gold octadrachm. (Numismatics Museum, Athens)
