Hellenistic culture produced seats of learning throughout the Mediterranean. Hellenistic science differed from Greek science in at least two ways: first, it benefited from the cross-fertilization of Greek ideas with those that had developed in the larger Hellenistic world; secondly, to some extent, it was supported by royal patrons in the kingdoms founded by Alexander's successors. Especially important to Hellenistic science was the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major center of scientific research in the 3rd century BC. Hellenistic scholars frequently employed the principles developed in earlier Greek thought: the application of mathematics and deliberate empirical research, in their scientific investigations.
Hellenistic culture produced seats of learning throughout the Mediterranean . Hellenistic science differed from Greek science in at least two ways : first , it benefited from the cross - fertilization of Greek ideas with those that had developed in the larger Hellenistic world ; secondly , to some extent , it was supported by royal patrons in the kingdoms founded by Alexander 's successors . Especially important to Hellenistic science was the city of Alexandria in Egypt , which became a major center of scientific research in the 3rd century BC . Hellenistic scholars frequently employed the principles developed in earlier Greek thought : the application of mathematics and deliberate empirical research , in their scientific investigations .
What city was especially important to Hellinistic science?
What city was especially important to Hellinistic science ?
Alexandria
Alexandria