Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

Cleopatra VII’s legacy remains as fascinating as it ... Cleopatra has inspired countless works of art, literature, and film, cementing her status as a figure of fascination and intrigue.

Now, she’s convinced the bust may depict what Cleopatra VII actually looked like — but ... pharaohs were portrayed with Egyptian—rather than Roman—art styles during the Ptolemaic dynasty ...

Cleopatra VII (lived from 69 to 30 B.C.) was the last ... During the Ptolemaic dynasty, pharaohs were portrayed with Egyptian, not Roman, art styles. The Roman period in Egypt began in 30 B.C ...

Researchers also found some 350 coins, many showing an image of Cleopatra VII, a pottery set, oil lamps, limestone pots for food and cosmetic ... He noted that during the legendary queen’s time, the ...