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Greece, which is now known as present-day Libya. He embarked on a journey to Athens, where he continued his studies. Around 240 BC, shortly following the death of the previous librarian, Eratosthenes became a librarian at the esteemed Library of Alexandria. He was such a well-rounded scholar that his colleagues gave the nickname “Pentathlos”. The nickname had a connotation of being balanced and excelling at multiple areas. This was certainly true, as Eratosthenes was not only a librarian, but a…

penchant for problem solving. After learning all that he could from his teachers in Syracuse he moved to Alexandria,Egypt and went to a school in which it was founded by Alexander The Great in 331 B.C Alexandria had a reputation for great learning. Euclid was one of the ones who lived there before Archimedes’ arrival Euclid’s work influenced Archimedes by the time he finished his studies in Alexandria he went back to…

Temples have always been a staple in civilizations through the ages. Though differing in religion, design, even whether or not they are called temples, all notable cultures have built buildings for their religion. This common occurrence offers a prime opportunity to compare cultures. The Ancient Near East, Egyptian, Biblical Israel, and Greek cultures specifically, serve as great examples of the developing times and civilizations. By looking at function, choice of location, construction,…

(Test #1 Question #3) Living in Ancient Egypt as a Woman From what can be gathered, living as a woman in ancient Egypt surpasses that of any other ancient civilization. Ancient Egyptian culture provided gender equality for women that was unprecedented in Gold Age Athens and ancient Rome. A few examples of the equality women experienced in ancient Egypt are: they were allowed to own and sell private property, initiate divorce, sue, adopt, free slaves, etc. Gold Age Athens and ancient Rome…

When Cleopatra VII became queen of Egypt in the year fifty one BC, Cleopatra was only 17 years old. Cleopatra would take control of a downtrodden empire that was in economic as well as political disparity. Cleopatra would use her sexuality and political prowess to raise her empire out of the harsh times that they were facing. Cleopatra would use her powers of seduction and her godlike personification to raise herself and her empire forever in the history books of the world. After Ptolemy XII…

time and her marriages to Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Some of Cleopatra's other accomplishments include her pharmacology work and studies, strengthening Egypt’s military, and speaking at least six languages. Cleopatra VII was born in 69 B.C in Alexandria, Egypt, however her father Ptolemy XII (who was also the pharaoh at this time) was Macedonian Greek. It believed that her mother is Cleopatra Selene II, since this cannot be confirmed there is confusion about Cleopatra VII’s race. She lived…

Alexandria was one of the most prominent Hellenistic cities that embraced Hellenistic culture. Established and named by Alexander the Great himself, Alexandria is what has become “a Greek polis with citizenship limited to Greeks and Macedonians”(451, Ancient Greece). However, during the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty, Alexandria has been transformed into a flourishing Hellenistic city with new innovations. In order to preserve both Greek and Egyptian elements, Greek and Egyptian roots are…

Ancient Alexandria was unequivocally a thriving and virtuous model of a Greek city. It incorporated Greek and Egyptian culture to form a lovely and unique culture. Of the ways that Alexandria actually expressed itself was through its astonishing architecture. Some of the amazing architectural and engineering marvels that were constructed in Alexandria included the Great Synagogue, the Great Library, the Museum of Alexandria, and the Great Lighthouse. The Great Lighthouse was the first of its…

She gathered her gold, silver, and jewels and hid them inside. She began investigating poisons, seeking one that would act quickly and painlessly. With Octavian’s army just outside the city, Antony pulled himself together and prepared to defend Alexandria. The army was quickly defeated, and Antony fled back to the palace. When Antony returned, he could not find Cleopatra. Already frantic and distraught, he then got word that she was dead. With nothing left to live for, he threw himself on his…

formalities, Katie. Call me Cleopatra, and I’m thrilled to be here! It’s been 2045 years since my death, and I can’t believe how much the world has changed. All of this technology! In Rome and my Kingdom, we were lucky to have the great library of Alexandria. Enough about me now, what would you like to know? I have so many stories, but so little time! I’ll start with my reign as Pharaoh, which was filled with challenges. From power-hungry siblings to Octavius’ strengthening, I as well as…