Queen Cleopatra Never Lose The Throne

The story of Cleopatra never lost the charm, despite thousands of years had passed since he had lived in the world. Mystery about him is always interesting to examined, and her love stories never stale to be revealed again. I have twice written about Cleo, that Cleopatra, Queen of Love (Not) dainty and Cleopatra's Palace has been found, but still tempted to write back when you find a new story about the remarkable Egyptian queen's.

The face of Cleopatra is known from coins and statues were found. The Roman historian tells us that Cleopatra was ugly woman, but because at that time is the enemy of the Roman Cleo, the depiction vilify Cleo might be a bit hyperbolic. The Egyptian carvings show a figure Cleo soft and beautiful eyes. As with any real Cleo's face, he is a very charming woman, extraordinarily intelligent, and has a strong charisma. Cleopatra also told mastered nine languages.


 Cleopatra figure in Roman sculpture 

Egyptian carvings depicting the face  

and a statue of Cleopatra in Egypt 

Cleopatra is very smart and has a strong personality. He was a descendant of Ptolemy the bloody Greek, and comes from Macedonia. He managed to stay in the family, where the brothers are ready to kill each other for power. Cleopatra is the name Macedonianya, while the Egyptian throne name is Netjeret Mer-it-es which means 'father's favorite goddess'.

Cleopatra was crowned queen at the age of 18. He married his sister 12-year-old, who later became king. The practice of incest (marrying siblings) is custom at that time in Egyptian culture, as the Pharaoh they are considered descendants of the gods, and only god can marry each other.

As to the throne, Cleo pharaoh receives symbol, the golden rod, whip, and the scepter. He was wearing a linen robe and formal leather garments. Gold ribbon called the uraeus around his head, revealing a cobra - Egyptian snake keeper.


Engraving depicting the coronation of a Queen Cleopatra of Egypt

To strengthen its position in the eyes of the Egyptian people, Cleo calls herself as the daughter of the most powerful god, the sun god Ra or Amun. He himself has a personal patron goddess, the Isis. The Egyptians saw Isis as a goddess of both love all beings. The pharaoh consider their true mother. In rituals, Cleopatra often portray themselves as the Goddess Isis, the protector of all the people of Egypt.

Isis, the patron goddess Cleopatra  


and temples to the gods

Cleopatra's Palace located in Alexandria, a busy port city on the Mediterranean. To give direction to the sailors who will be anchored, Ptolemy II (pharaoh Cleopatra predecessor) Pharos lighthouse built in the 3rd century BC. Lighthouse is over 100 meters high, surrounded by a garden, and at its peak there is a statue of the god Zeus revolving beacon that lights the fire.

Alexandria is a very beautiful city. The main street, called canopic jar, stretching from east to west width of 30 meters, with palm trees lined on either side. To the north stands the palace and the Museion, where artists and students gathered. At the bottom there is the tomb of Alexander the Great, the founder of the city of Alexandria, and Ptolemy all the family tomb. In the southern part standing temples are very beautiful. Alexandria Bibliotheca Alexandrina Library also has a very large, with more than 100,000 papyrus scrolls, copies of almost all the books in the world at that time.



Ancient Library of Alexandria. It is now built into a modern library and is one of the most complete libraries in the world.

Cleopatra's Palace overlooking the harbor of Alexandria. White building with tall pillars in a row, surrounded by beautiful gardens and fragrant scent. On a hot day, Cleo likes stroll along shaded walkways shade of a tree, and a breezy wind that blows. He is comfortable for long sitting in the temple courtyard surrounded by birds meraknya beautiful, exotic fountains and ponds with lotus flowers blue and white.

Cleo also has a zoo with a collection of rare animals such as lions, tigers, leopards, elephants, and bears. The collection was a gift from wealthy kings of Africa and of the kingdoms of the East. The animals are kept around the palace garden, given a chain of gold and adorned with jewels and beautiful clothes.



Cleopatra relax in the palace garden with her ladies-in-waiting

As a modern woman, Cleo likes to look beautiful all the time. He uses a variety of makeup and wigs (wigs). Cleo Cosmetics made from plants and minerals, such as copper ore and tin ore mixed with water. Mireal gray called Galena crushed to blacken the eye, while making iron oxide yellow brown on the lips and cheeks. For perfume, Cleo using cedar wood oil or cinnamon, honey, and sweet-scented incense. Cleo also like to enjoy the herb bath, mud bath and milk bath. He often DiMassage by ladies-in-waiting, and fingernails and feet decorated with henna dye.


Cleopatra beauty care with the help of her ladies-in-waiting

At that time, the Roman Empire was very eager to take control of Egypt, the land is rich and fertile. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, trying by all means to protect Egypt from Roman domination. Having known the Egyptian army will not be able to fight the Roman army, the Roman leader Cleo approached general, Julius Caesar. Caesar was hooked and fell madly in love to Cleo. He married Cleo, despite the fact he already had a wife in Roman named Calpurnia. Because love and admiration for Cleo, Caesar let Cleo remains a queen in her own country.


After the murder of Caesar by the Roman Senate, Cleo felt compelled to seek another patron that he could still be the queen of Egypt. The choice fell on Mark Antony, Julius Caesar's friend and lieutenant. Antony is a captain of cavalry. He who controls the entire Mediterranean region.

When he knew Antony would come to see him, Cleo prepare a special reception, which will never be forgotten by Antony. Ships royal gold coated, so it will be sparkling when exposed to sunlight. The screen is made of purple silk and soaked in perfume scent so the wind blows along the river. Paddle boats moving sparkling silver, while the rowers moving in rhythm flute sound.

Cleo itself sits on a throne with a closing curtain fluttering golden cloud. Some boys who dress up like Cupid, the god of Asmara, fanning with peacock feathers. Lady's maid sitting around, playing the fairy called Grace and Neried, sprinkled rose petals and sweets at the ready to offer their manicured fingers.



Cleopatra in her luxury ship welcomed Mark Antony

As Julius Caesar, Mark Antony was Cleopatra to his knees. She became queen Egyptian lover, and would rather stay in the palace and Cleo instead of taking care of his troops to war to conquer new colonies. Heir to Caesar, Octavian, very angry, and with the Roman army intends to attack Cleopatra and Antony in Egypt. Antony lost the battle at Actium, and finally decided to commit suicide.

After the death of Antony, Cleo was not going to be able to defend Egypt from the onslaught of Octavianus. He was not able to see his beloved country would be destroyed Roman. He also was not going to be a prisoner by Octavian and paraded in humiliation in front of his own people. So when the Romans arrived in Egypt, Cleo ended his life by allowing the snake was poisonous asp to bite her.


Cleopatra prepare for death with grace and dignity

Cleopatra died with the crown still on his head. He never lost his throne. He would rather die than fall into the hands of the man who will insult and snatch keratuan of him.

Cleopatra, brave woman, intelligent, and hard-hearted. If it is worthy of her enduring legend of all time.

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