The Greek Legacy of Cleopatra

Shocking truth: Cleopatra wasn't actually Egyptian at all. She was pure Greek, descended from Alexander the Great's general Ptolemy. Despite ruling Egypt for 21 years and speaking Egyptian fluently, her family hadn't mixed with Egyptians for 300 years. She kept all marriages within her Macedonian bloodline. After her death, Egypt became a Roman province, marking the end of a 3000-year-old civilization. She wasn't the beauty everyone thinks - ancient coins show a hooked nose and sharp chin, but her intelligence and charm captivated two of history's most powerful men.
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