One of them was a girl whose name has not been recorded. The architecture of the city was a mixture of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian styles.Ĭleopatra Selene and Juba II had two children. During their rule, the Mauretanian Kingdom flourished by exporting and trading in the Mediterranean area. They called the new capital Caesarea (modern Cherchell in Algeria). In her new capital city, she cultivated her mother’s memory by building monuments and temples in her name. ( Public Domain )Ĭleopatra Selene was the only surviving member of Ptolemaic dynasty. Juba II of Numidia on the obverse, Cleopatra Selene II on the reverse. Due to this fact, the couple were sent to Mauretania, which was an unorganized territory that needed Roman supervision.Ĭoin of the ancient kingdom of Mauretania. As Juba's kingdom became a Roman province in 46 BC, he became a king without the kingdom. Augustus gave to Cleopatra Selene a huge dowry as a wedding present, so she became an ally of Rome. When Augustus arranged her marriage with the King Juba of Numidia in Rome between 26 and 20 BC, no one could have guessed that this couple would become two of the most important rulers of Mauretania in history. Surprisingly, the only daughter of Cleopatra became the greatest of all of the children of the last queen of Egypt. Rosetta-style engraving lauding Cleopatra I and two Ptolemaic Pharaohs unearthed in Egypt.Archaeologists Discover Rare Bronze ‘Lovers’ Coin’ Depicting Mark Antony and Cleopatra.Alexander Helios perhaps left Rome with his twin sister – Cleopatra Selene ( Greek ''moon'' ). He may have died from illness in the winter of 29 BC. This raises the question if Ptolemy Philadelphus survived the journey to Rome. In the History of Rome, Cassius Dio mentions only twins arriving in Rome. There they lived with Octavia's children. Octavian gave the children to his elder sister and the former wife of Mark Antony – Octavia Minor. They were paraded down the streets behind an effigy of their mother clutching an asp to her arm. One of the greatest trophies he presented to the Romans were the children of the Egyptian Queen in golden chains. Celebrating his victory, he made a parade. When Octavian conquered Egypt he spared Alexander, but took all the children of Cleopatra and Antony to Rome. There is no information about any marriage plans either - which suggests that he didn't survive to adulthood. No ancient resources mention the prince having served in military endeavors or his political career. In late 34 BC he became a ruler of Syria, Phoenicia, and Cicilia. Cleopatra probably did not die of snakebite to her breast, Egyptologist claimsĬleopatra’s third son, Ptolemy Philadelphus, was born in August or September in 36 BC.The dramatic death of Cleopatra – was it really suicide?.In 33 BC, Alexander was engaged to Iotapa, Princess of Media Atropatene and the daughter of King Artavasdes I of Media Atropatene. In 34 BC he received a title of “King of Kings.” His parents decided to make him the ruler of Armenia, Parthia, Media and all countries to be discovered between the Euphrates and Indus Rivers. Alexander Helios was born as the second of Cleopatra's three sons. (Sdwelch1031/ CC0 ) The Sons of Gods, Cleopatra’s ChildrenĬaesarion had two brothers: Alexander Helios (Greek “sun”) and Ptolemy Philadelphus. With his death, Octavian lost the only competition he had to the throne of Rome.Ĭaesarion, from the "Unravel the Mystery" Cleopatra exhibit. However, he was murdered by Octavian’s orders just 11 days later. He took lessons from the best teachers, to prepare him to fulfill his future role.Ĭaesarion probably held the position as ruler after the death of his mother on August 12, 30 BC. Cleopatra liked to believe that one day he would become as great an emperor as his father was. He reigned together with his mother from September 2, 44 BC. His full name was Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar and he was the last king of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. As a son of Gaius Julius Caesar, he was called Caesarion, meaning ''little Caesar''. The eldest son of Cleopatra was born June 23, 47 BC. This act left their children with no one to protect them. According to the ancient resources, this didn't happen because in 30 BC both Cleopatra and Mark Antony committed suicide. He hoped to defeat Mark Antony and take Cleopatra as his trophy to Rome, to humiliate and ultimately put her to death. The future Roman Emperor, who was about to be known as Caesar Augustus, didn't give any mercy to his enemies. However, when Cleopatra and Mark Antony were defeated by Octavian during the naval battle at Actium in 31 BC, this idyllic life came to a close. Until 31 BC the family of the last Ptolemaic queen lived a magnificent life in a golden palace, one of the most luxurious places in the world. One with Julius Caesar and three with Mark Antony.
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