During the Hellenistic period (334 BC – 1st century BC), which followed the conquests of Alexander the Great, Greek culture and language began to dominate even the interior of Asia Minor.
Selama periode Hellenistik (334 SM - abad ke-1 SM) yang mengikuti penaklukan Aleksander Agung, kebudayaan dan bahasa Yunani mulai mendominasi Asia Kecil bahkan sampai ke kawasan tengahnya.