The ancient writer Strabo (63 B.C. to A.D. 24), who lived in Alexandria, wrote that Ptolemy XII, the father of Cleopatra, had children through multiple mothers.

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

Cleopatra was not just a famed Greek queen of Ancient Egypt, but she also even created her own secret drinking club.

A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...

Conjuring up images of Ancient Egypt typically involves Hollywood films — Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra or Arnold Vosloo as ...

Around 30 dynasties ruled over ancient Egypt, and the first pharaoh of the first dynasty might have been a ruler named Menes. Cleopatra is considered the last pharaoh . She died in 30 B.C.

Ancient Egypt breakthrough amid major discovery on 'Cleopatra's half-sister' skull Radiocarbon analysis of the remains dated the individual's death to between 205 and 36 BC, aligning with the time ...

A significant archaeological find has been made in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, which could finally see the discovery of Cleopatra VII's long-lost tomb. A tunnel, partially ...

The dig unearthed about 350 coins, many showing an image of Cleopatra VII Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. It is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Kathleen Martinez ...

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C.

The ancient city, around 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Alexandria at the edge of Egypt’s Lake Mariout, contains a temple and tower thought by Martinez to contain Cleopatra’s tomb. The excavation ...

Cleopatra VII, whose reign lasted from 51 to 30 BC, is the Egyptian queen who famously romanced Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The dig unearthed about 350 coins, many showing an image of Cleopatra ...