Cleopatra VII, often simply called "Cleopatra," was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled ancient Egypt for nearly 300 years. Cleopatra ruled an empire that included Egypt, Cyprus, part of modern-day Libya and other territories in the Middle East. 24 мар. 2022 г.
What is Cleopatra's hometown?
CleopatraBornEarly 69 BC Alexandria, Ptolemaic KingdomDied10 August 30 BC (aged 39) Alexandria, Roman EgyptBurialUnlocated tomb (probably in Egypt)SpousePtolemy XIII Theos Philopator Ptolemy XIV Mark Antony
Where was Cleopatra raised?
During her early childhood, Cleopatra was brought up in the palace of Alexandria in Egypt and received a primarily-Hellenistic Greek education from her tutor, Philostratos.
Was Cleopatra raised in Egypt?
While Cleopatra was born in Egypt, she traced her family origins to Macedonian Greece and Ptolemy I Soter, one of Alexander the Great's generals. Ptolemy reigned Egypt after Alexander's death in 323 B.C., and he launched a dynasty of Greek-speaking rulers that lasted for nearly three centuries.
What buildings did Cleopatra build?
Cleopatra contributed to the construction of the Temple of Hathor in Egypt. Ptolemy XII joined her in this effort. The twins were born during the building of this temple. She also built a palace on the Nile near Alexandria that was decorated with hundreds of paintings depicting scenes from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
