In ancient times, the blending of the Greek and Eastern cultures that was powerfully effected by Alexander the great's conquests has come to be known as the Hellenistic Age. This blending dominated the Mediterranean Basin for several hundred years until Rome's conquests ushered in a new cultural age.
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In the ancient world, the most widespread and significant blending of Greek culture with other cultures occurred during and then (even more) after the astounding conquests of Alexander the Great in the late 300s BC (or, BCE). For nearly 200 years after Alexander's death in 323, Greek culture, though dominant throughout the Mediterranean Basin and Middle East, was thoroughly blended with other cultures in what has come to be known as the Hellenistic Period.
The Greek eastern part of the Roman empire is known as the Byzantine, or Byzantine Empire.
The eastern half of the Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire.
Istanbul, Turkey. Formerly known as Constantinople, it has a unique geographical location that has made it a crossroad between Europe and Asia. Over the centuries, it has been influenced by various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and more recently, Western influences. This has resulted in a rich blend of East and West cultures in the city.
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