THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD AS A NEW STAGE OF ANCIENT GREEK CIVILIZATION

This article highlights the role of the Hellenistic period in the history of Greece, covering the years 323 to 30, before the Common Era. It analyzes the political, cultural, and scientific transformations that emerged as a result of the campaigns of Alexander the Great. Special attention is given to the formation of Hellenistic monarchies, major cultural centers, and prominent historical figures. The study demonstrates the significance of Hellenism as an independent historical period in the life of Greece.