Cleopatra Wasn’t Egyptian?! Discover the Surprising Truth about Her Greek Heritage

Did you know that Cleopatra, the famous queen of Egypt, wasn’t actually Egyptian? In this video, we dive into the surprising origins of Cleopatra, who, despite ruling over Egypt, was Greek by ancestry. Cleopatra VII was a descendant of the Ptolemaic dynasty—a line of rulers that took control of Egypt after Alexander the Great’s conquest. The Ptolemies were of Macedonian Greek origin, and they ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years, blending Greek and Egyptian cultures but maintaining a distinct Greek heritage.

Join us as we explore:

The origins of the Ptolemaic dynasty
Cleopatra’s family lineage and how it shaped her rule
Her complex identity as a Greek ruling over Egypt
Why this Greek queen embraced Egyptian customs and styled herself as a true Egyptian pharaoh
Discover the fascinating blend of cultures, power, and identity that defined Cleopatra’s life and reign. This isn’t the story you learned in school—find out the real history behind Egypt’s last queen!

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