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    Aswan Governerate in Egypt

    Aswan was known as ‘Sonu’ in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a trading centre for caravans coming to and from Nubia. In the Ptolemaic era, it was called ‘Sin’ and the Nubians called it ‘Yaba Swan’. It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or tomb for the kings of Nubia who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders extended from Asna in the east to the border of Sudan in the south, and its inhabitants were Nubians, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.

  • Things to Do in Luxor

    About Luxor Governorate in Egypt

    The South Upper Egyptian area is home to the Egyptian governorate of Luxor. Its capital is Luxor, which was formerly Thebes, the capital of Egypt throughout multiple pharaonic eras. Its centers and cities are spread over both sides of the Nile River. The said governorate was established by Presidential Decree No. 378 of 2009, which was promulgated on the 9th of December of that year.

  • kafr El Sheikh Governorate | kafr El Sheikh Governorate History

    History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

    Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located in the far north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by the diversity of natural life and environments, and is one of the Egyptian cities that can be visited after the end of the first semester exams at universities and schools, as it features many diverse tourist and recreational places at symbolic prices within everyone's reach.

  • Egypt's New Administrative Capital City

    Egypt's New Administrative Capital

    The New Administrative Capital is considered the project of the era because it reflects a perfect image of the future and progress on the economic, cultural, social and civilisational level, as the capital is considered the new capital of Egypt at the present time. The importance of the New Capital is that it is a comprehensive transformation of the future of buildings, services and national and mega projects in Egypt.

  • Historical Importance of Al Gharbia

    Al Gharbia Governorate

    The Governorate of Gharbia is inclusive in the geographical area of The Arab Republic of Egypt which is in the African continent, more specifically in the region surrounding the Nile delta, between Damietta and Rashid governance. To the control of the region from the north is Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, from the south Menoufia Governorate, from the east – Dakahlia, Qalyubia Governorates, and to the west is the Beheira Governorate.

  • Marsa Alam City

    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

    Each reserve has several sectors. In Wadi El Gemal Reserve, there is one of the natural areas called the Hamata area or Hamata sector in Wadi El Gemal Reserve. Its sectors are the perfect and most ecological, land and water, and host countless animals and plants found in the oceans and on the land.

Cleopatra VII

Details about Cleopatra VII The last Petolmy kings

  • 05 16, 2023

Cleopatra VII The last Petolmy kings

Queen Cleopatra VII is one of the most renowned queens known in the ancient world, and also one of the most celebrated queens of Egypt in its long history, witnessing one of the greatest ages the history of Egypt has to offer, for many historians believe she was the final monarch of the Pharaonic dynasty as well as the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, and with the death of her reign, a new era began in Egypt with the arrival of the Romans in Egypt.

Cleopatra VII, in addition to being one of the most famous queens in history, is also one of the most controversial, and talk about her always contains some errors and exaggerations, especially regarding her appearance and skin color. The beginning of Queen Cleopatra VII's rule was when her father, Ptolemy XII, gave her the title of love for her father, which led to the continuation of the title that her father used, and secondly: it linked her to him as his legitimate heir, before she officially reached the ruler in 51 BC. After Ptolemy XII passed away, Cleopatra VII and his eldest son, Ptolemy XIII, inherited Egypt.

It has recently been suggested that Cleopatra may have ruled alone for the first year after her father's death. It is believed that no formal marriage ceremony took place between Ptolemy XIII and his sister, and that the two simply ruled together.

Cleopatra's name at the beginning of her reign came after her brother's, indicating that he was the dominant ruler. At the same time, Ptolemy XIII had acquired three new guardians: Pothinus, Achilles, and one of his tutors, Theodotus of Chios, a group that in turn planned to remove Cleopatra from power, which was actually achieved in 49 BC, when Ptolemy XIII was declared the sole ruler of Egypt.

However, it appears that Caesar of Rome's participation did not prolong this issue. Following his visit to Alexandria, Caesar, acting in his role as overseer of the execution of their father Ptolemy XII's will, ordered them to gather their forces and resolve their disagreements before bringing them before him for his decision rather than by using force. With the passing of Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra's restoration to the throne, although with her younger brother Ptolemy XIV in tow, this issue likewise did not last long.

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