4th century BC

Also known as Fourth century BC, 4th Century BCE, Fourth century BCE, 4th-century BC, 4th BCE

4th century before Common Era

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The 4th century BC refers to the period from 400 to 301 BCE, a time of major political and cultural change in the ancient world. This era saw the rise of Alexander the Great and the expansion of Greek influence across Asia and Egypt, as well as important developments in philosophy, science, and governance that shaped civilizations for centuries to come.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: century
Part of: 1st millennium BC
Has part: 380s BC
Followed by: 3rd century BC
Follows: 5th century BC

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Commons category: 4th century BC
topic's main category: Category:4th century BC
point in time: 0400-01-01
category for births in this time period: Category:4th-century BC births
category for deaths in this time period: Category:4th-century BC deaths
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Encyclopedic overview

Alexander the Great of Macedon created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.

The 4th century BC started the first day of 400 BC and ended the last day of 301 BC. It is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period.

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