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National GeographicPerhaps no historical figure has so enflamed passions—and debates—than Cleopatra VII. Destined to be the last of her dynasty, the Egyptian pharaoh used seduction and political savvy to further the interests of ancient Egypt in the face of the expansion of the Roman republic. But though she is one of the best-known women in history, there’s little that historians and archaeologists can say for sure about Cleopatra. Head to the 🔗 in bio for what is known about the legendary, yet mysterious, queen of Egypt.
On the profile · Apr 19, 2026