Cleopatra VII Philopator (69-30 BC), the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is one of ancient history's most enigmatic and captivating figures. Her life was a fascinating blend of political intrigue, romance, and the struggle for power in the ancient world. Was she really able to seduce every man? What were her secrets to gain such power over not one, but two Roman generals - Julius Cesar and Mark Anthony themselves..?? And do we know the place where she was mysteriously buried?<br />Cleopatra VII was born in Alexandria in 69 BCE, the daughter of Ptolemy XII and one of his wives, possibly Cleopatra V Tryphaena. Even though we know her as an Egyptian queen, Cleopatra was not Egyptian. The Ptolemaic dynasty, to which Cleopatra belonged, was of Greek origin, founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general under Alexander the Great, and had been ruling Egypt since the death of Alexander in 323 BCE. Despite ruling Egypt, the Ptolemies retained their Greek culture and traditions, rarely adopting Egyptian customs. They were considered foreigners by the native Egyptians, which contributed to the eventual decline of their dynasty.
