Cleopatra

Do you know who Cleopatra VII was and what she did throughout her reign in Ancient Egypt? Cleopatra wasn’t Egyptian but was Macedonian Greek, and was the only pharaoh that can speak Egyptian and 8 other languages. Cleopatra had a very interesting and accomplished life. The culture of Ancient Egypt had a distinct impact on history and the life of Cleopatra VII. She had a significant influence on her culture and world history. Cleopatra led a life filled with opulence and mystery. She was a well-known queen. She later becomes the last queen of Egypt and was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty. (Green, 57) Cleopatra had to marry her two brothers, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, because she was forced to have a consort throughout her reign. Eventually, when she had an affair with Julius Caesar she ends up giving birth to a baby boy named Caesarion. 3 years later Julius Caesar got assassinated. Pursuing this further, she later marries Mark Antony and elevates two twins, Cleopatra Selene II and Alexander Helios, and another son, Ptolemy Philadelphus. (Green, 59, 39) She became the last pharaoh of Egypt at the age of 18. (Green, 59) Her culture has very interesting facts that can interest many people. Cleopatra VII’s culture has many captivating facts that some people didn’t know. The pyramids that were built in Egypt were not constructed by slaves but built by paid laborers. Egyptians kept many animals as pets that had special places in their homes. Both men and women in Egypt wore make up as part of their culture. Most Egyptian pharaohs had an unhealthy diet because the things they ate were high in sugar that leads them to become overweight. Their culture was important because they have a wonderful and delightful mixture of traditions. In the first 3 years of Cleopatra’s reign they had many complications but they fixed it. Having the Nile River close to Alexandria gave them great agricultural wealth. Making all these great changes in Egypt by Cleopatra made a big