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Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. was one of the most fascinating women of all times She had great intelligence and beauty, and she used both to further Egypt's political aims. Cleopatra will remain in history, as unique for all times. Cleopatra: her father was a Pharaoh, her mother was a Pharaoh, her brother was a Pharaoh, her sister was a Pharaoh, and Cleopatra was a Pharaoh, The most famous Pharaoh, The most mysterious Pharaoh, The most romantic Pharaoh, The last Egyptian Pharaoh, The last Egyptian Goddess. Cleopatra had changed the course of history at a time when woman didn't even play a role in history. Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt and almost queen of the world. Cleopatra played a dangerous game, against the most powerful men in the world ... and ... almost won. Cleopatra's motivation has fascinated people for centuries. Some consider her to be ambitious, others consider her to be dedicated to her duty to her country, her family and her children. Cleopatra was one of the most powerful, strong willed, determined and complex women who ever lived. Cleopatra's intelligence, charm, will power, and determination are legendary. Cleopatra lived in Alexander on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. About 335 AD tidal waves and earthquakes destroyed most of it. The Pharos was Egypt's most spectacular structures located in the harbor of Alexandia, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world: the lighthouse of Alexandria. Built around 290 B.C., it was called "The Pharos", over 300 feet tall and many rooms. The Pharos and her elegant barge were Cleopatra's showplace and where she often stayed, and left from in her royal barge. Cleopatra was not a woman of luxury but very powerful and had a very strong sense of politics and splender. There was small temple of Isis. Cleopatra associated herself with Isis. the island and the royal city offers insights into the enigmatic character of Cleopatra herself. Cleopatra could be kind, or ruthless if she had to be. She held her emotions in check, but she had emotions. She was drdacated to her family and Egypt. She would give all, and in fact did for that which she cherished. |