Greeks
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The Greeks or Hellenes are an ethnic group and nation native to Greece, Cyprus, southern Albania, Anatolia, parts of Italy and Egypt, and to a lesser extent, other countries surrounding the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. They also form a significant diaspora, with many Greek communities established around the world.
Mycenaean funeral mask known as "Mask of Agamemnon", 16th century BC
Alexander the Great, whose conquests led to the Hellenistic Age
Bust of Cleopatra VII (Altes Museum, Berlin), the last ruler of a Hellenistic kingdom (apart from the Indo-Greek Kingdom)
Emperor Basil II (11th century) is credited with reviving the Byzantine Empire.
Greek diaspora
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The Greek diaspora, also known as Omogenia, are the communities of Greeks living outside of Greece and Cyprus.
Street in Cargèse (Karyes), Corsica (founded by Maniot refugees), with a Greek church in the background
Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple Greek Orthodox Church in Balwyn North, Melbourne
One of Vienna's two Greek Orthodox churches