[lesser_satan]

And the whole Ptolemic dynasty were descended from Greeks.

[Young Werther]

Ptolemy was one of Alexander's generals. As he conquered "the known world" at that time he established his generals as provincial rulers over his conquered territories.

My Greek History Prof was a world renowned Byzantine Scholar who divided world history into three parts Trojan Era, Classical Greek era and Byzantine era. Oh yeah there were those upstart Romans, French, Spanish, English Chinese Japanese and United States Empires but they were minor players on the World's stage according to him!!!