![]() ![]() Those times in Egypt were already dominated by the Romans, and it seemed that there would be no more great Egyptian rulers. Her father was perhaps an intelligent dreamer, but he did not have the skills to be a successful king. She was born in 69 BC, as a daughter of pharaoh Ptolemy XII, during a very difficult period in the history of Egypt. Since the beginning, the life of Cleopatra was not easy. Since the beginning of the oldest civilizations, women were able to become independent rulers, but the ones who stayed on the throne the longest, had to learn specific skills to achieve it. If someone were to believe that a woman could only achieve such a great position in the ancient world based only on her beauty, they could not be more wrong. Cleopatra VII could be called one of the greatest intellectuals of her times. More important than her love life was her educational pursuits. She was usually depicted as a lover of great men, but the truth was different. Cleopatra VII is not only a famous person in history, she is also the icon of a rich and powerful culture. ![]()
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