Death of Cleopatra.
The death of Cleopatra, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, occurred in 30 BC in Alexandria, when she was 39 years old. According to Greek and Roman historians, she poisoned herself using either an ointment or a sharp implement such as a hairpin. Modern scholars debate the validity of these accounts, and of ancient reports involving snakebites as the cause of death. Cleopatra's death effectively ended the final war of the Roman Republic between triumvirs Octavian (Augustus) and Mark Antony, in which she aligned herself with Antony, father to three of her children. Her suicide circumvented the humiliation of being paraded as a prisoner in a Roman triumph celebrating the military victories of Octavian, who in 27 BC became Rome's first emperor. Cleopatra's death marked the end of the Hellenistic period and Ptolemaic rule of Egypt, as well as the beginning of Roman Egypt. The death has been depicted in various works of art throughout history. (This article is part of a featured topic: Cleopatra.)
Showing posts with label Death of Cleopatra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Death of Cleopatra. Show all posts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song)
Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song) . "Never Forget You" is a song recorded by American singer Mariah Carey (pictured) for her t...
-
Buy Everlast PIVT Low Top Boxing Shoes online on Amazon.ae at best prices. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on...
-
venum.com - Combat Sports https://www.venum.com Browse Venum's wide range of fighting sports clothing, accessories, and apparel...
-
Laguna del Maule (volcano) . Laguna del Maule is a volcanic field in the Andes mountain range of Chile. The volcanic field covers an area o...