Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh of Egypt
Cleopatra VII, Egypt's final Pharaoh, remains one of history's most fascinating and enigmatic figures. Born in 69 BCE, she exceeded societal expectations by negotiating political intrigue, military battles, and romantic entanglements with two of the Roman Empire's most powerful men: Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her legacy, which combines beauty, intelligence, and political acumen, continues to captivate people throughout the world.Cleopatra was born during a difficult period in Egypt's history.
Rome's growing strength had transformed Egypt, once a powerful empire, into a monarchy. Cleopatra's family, the Ptolemies, had dominated Egypt since Alexander the Great's conquest, but their reign had grown increasingly unstable. The Ptolemies, originally Macedonian Greeks, struggled to maintain control over Egypt’s native Egyptian population, leading to internal strife and external threats.
