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Ptolemaic Egypt

From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Unraveling the Ptolemaic Dynasty

Cleopatra VII Philopator is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, but few people are familiar with the fascinating history of her ancestors. The Ptolemaic Dynasty, to which she belonged, was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, one of the...

Cleopatra, The Greek Queen of Ancient Egypt

Cleopatra VII Philopater ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt. After her death, the Roman Empire took control of the country. The Ptolemaic Dynasty was formed by...

What Was Ancient Egypt Like Under Roman Rule?

The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt for nearly three centuries. This Greek dynasty came to an end when the Romans defeated the famous Mark Antony and Cleopatra. What was Egypt like under Roman rule? How was it different or similar...

What Did Alexander the Great’s Tomb Look Like?

The quest for Alexander the Great's tomb has occupied researchers for centuries. However, another interesting issue surrounding the famous conqueror's resting place is the question of what Alexander the Great's tomb actually looked like. Fortunately, we have a variety...

16-Meter-Long Ancient Papyrus Found in Egyptian Sarcophagus

A 16-meter-long (52.5 ft) papyrus was discovered recently in an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus by a team of archaeologists. It is the first complete papyrus text to be found in over a century. The discovery was made in Saqqara, a necropolis...

What Did Queen Cleopatra Look Like?

Given the recent controversy surrounding the depiction of  Cleopatra VII Philopator as a black African woman in the Netflix documentary series Queen Cleopatra, the spotlight has again fallen on the physical appearance of this enigmatic and beguiling figure of...

Alexander the Great’s Ideal of World Unity

The ancient Greek ideal of world unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great and the expansion of his great empire, aiming to Hellenize the world. The notion that kings were divinely chosen was not limited to Greek...

Beauty Secrets of Queen Cleopatra Unveiled

A significant part of Cleopatra VII Philopator's enduring reputation is as one of history's most famous femme fatales, renowned for her beauty and wit which attracted not one, but two of the Roman Republic's most powerful men. Whether or not...

Cleopatra’s Lovers and the Fate of Ptolemaic Egypt

Cleopatra VII Philopator is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, having ruled over ancient Egypt between 51 and 30 BC. A heroine to some and a villainess to others, her fate was intimately tied to the fortunes...

Tomb With Greek Mummy Unearthed in Aswan, Egypt

A Greco-Roman-era tomb with a Greek mummy was unearthed recently in Aswan, Egypt. In an extremely unusual discovery, the archaeologists found a copper plaque with the man's name—Nikostratos—near his body. The amazing find was made as part of excavations undertaken...