The leading city of the hellenistic age was athens.
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False. It was Alexandria.

Explanation:

Hellenistic Age in the history of the Mediterranean region was marked by the rapid growth of Greek culture and its influence that have reached not only all over the Mediterranean, but also West and Central Asia.

Being founded by Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC) in 331 BC the city of Alexandria, quickly developed into one of the leading centers of Hellenistic civilization. In particular, it was the center of education with the Great Library of Alexandria. This period in the city’s history is also famous for the Necropolis and the Pharos - Lighthouse of Alexandria.

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