History with a Twist
Cleopatra Was Not Egyptian
Overview
Cleopatra was actually of Greek Macedonian descent.
Key Insights
Cleopatra Was Not Egyptian is a fascinating subject within history with a twist. Cleopatra was actually of Greek Macedonian descent. Ruled during a time when Egypt was one of the richest kingdoms in the Mediterranean. Descendant of Alexander the Great's general. First in her line to speak Egyptian. The Ptolemaic dynasty.