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    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…

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    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…

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    Hellenistic Cosmopolis

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    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…

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    Ancient Alexandria

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    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…

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    Rise Of Cleopatra

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    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…

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    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…

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    Cleopatra was one of the most debated Egyptian rulers in history. She was intelligent, and a great tactician, who was dependable and reliable to her people and her empire. Her loyalty combined with her mental mastery allowed her to serve Egypt as the most influential female Pharaoh who ever lived. The foundation for Cleopatra’s skill started as child, where she got her advanced education. She studied Greek literature, geography, history, math, philosophy, art, science, etc… Cleopatra also…

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    Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt as co-regents first with her two brothers then with her son for about 3 decades she was the last ruler of a dynasty of macedonian rulers.Cleopatra was a very educated person for a woman back then she could speak several languages and was a dominant ruler. She was romantic with julius caesar and marc anthony who were both roman leaders. Some would she used both men to get what she wanted which was power. Early history: Cleopatra VII philopator also was known as…

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    During 41 B.C., Mark Antony came into Cleopatra VII's life. Mark Antony was Cleopatra's next choice as an ally (Bell). Dressed like a goddess, Cleopatra arrived on a boat in Antony's presence. She came to Antony because he wanted an explanation to who Cleopatra had been helping. To ease the tension, Cleopatra dressed very fancy and become irresistible (Bell). Antony came to Egypt with Cleopatra to be together with her. Together, the two had three kids, became powerful, and wealthy (Bell).…

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    “Julius Caesar had returned to Alexandria after the Battle of Pharsalus, she saw the opportunity to use him. She had herself smuggled to him in a rug.” Along with Julius Caesar has her ally, Cleopatra’s army consisted of one legion, known as Legio VI Ferrata. Ptolemy XIII and the sibling’s younger sister Arsinoe IV, had 20,000 soldiers and 2,000 horses. The war ended in 47 BCE with Cleopatra’s victory. Ptolemy XIII drowned in the Nile River after being forced to leave Alexandria by Cleopatra.…

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