What was Ptolemy III's relationship with the Antigonids?
Friendly
Neutral
Economic partners
Defeated by their fleet
Answer
Ptolemy III's relationship with the Antigonids was a tumultuous one, marked by conflict and rivalry. In 246 BC, Ptolemy III attempted to conquer Syria from the Antigonids, but was defeated by their fleet at the Battle of Cos. The defeat at Cos marked a turning point in the relationship between the two dynasties, and led to a period of hostility and competition that lasted for decades.
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