Cleopatra is one of the strongest women known as the symbol of beauty and power. According to some, she is the most beautiful woman who has ever lived. His childhood was spent in great difficulty when his brother took him into captivity and locked him in dungeons.
Cleopatra is the last queen of Ancient Egypt. She was born in 69 BC and ended her life by poisoning herself in 30 BC. Cleopatra, who is said to speak 9 languages, is a very intelligent woman. Cleopatra, originally Greek, was born in Alexandria. His father was XI. She married her brother on Ptolemy’s will. At that time, the Greeks married people of their own surname, as they did not want to interfere with Egyptian society. Cleopatra, who was 18 when her father died, ascended to the throne. She believed in the Egyptian religion so that the people would adopt her. For this reason, he removed his brother Cleopatra from power and sent him into exile and imprisoned him.
Despite her difficult life, Cleopatra managed to become the ruler of Egypt. It has reached a power that can take on the world. His turbulent life and endless love stories have been the subject of movies. She fell in love with the Roman emperor Julius Caesar and the rebellious Roman General Markus Antonius. Cleopatra, who rebelled against Rome with Mark Antony, had to wander all the Mediterranean coasts with her lover, fighting. As a matter of fact, they eventually succumbed to the Romans and instead of surrendering, they chose to die with Mark Antony.
Where Was Cleopatra’s Palace Found?
Underwater archaeologists looking for the remains of the Alexandria Lighthouse in Egypt, which is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world, encountered different findings. It was soon realized that these ruins could be the remains of the famous palace of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. New findings are obtained every day in archaeological excavations carried out in difficult underwater conditions and progressing very slowly.
Located right across the city of Alexandria with its magnificent palaces, statues and temples, the Palace was submerged after an earthquake in the 4th century AD. It is Franck Goddio and his team, who unearthed the palace of Cleopatra, which submarine archaeologists have dreamed of for years. The team has been working in the offshore of Alexandria Port since 1992.
The palace is both gigantic and invaluable, just as it is described in legends. The most important aspect is that it hides the remains of Cleopatra’s life full of sadness and adventure. The misfortune of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, who had this special palace built for herself, continued after her death and her whole story was buried in water. Until it is found again and brought to the light of day.
Cleopatra Legends Found in Turkey:
It is said that Cleopatra and Antony had a great love thousands of years ago on Sedir Island in Turkey. According to the legend, Antonius wanted to give a great gift to Cleopatra, who agreed to marry him, to show her happiness. Antonius brought sand from Egypt to the island where he wanted to take Cleopatra with 60 large ships. The sands are said to be less than a millimeter each and all the same grain. One of the features of this sand, which is said to be found only in two parts of the world, is that it burns in fire. The sand is self-propagating in soda water.
In Turkey, there is a beach called Cleopatra in Alanya. According to the legend about this beach, the Roman general Antonius gifted Alanya and its surroundings to the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. Cleopatra used to go down to the beach opposite the castle and swim in the sea. It is even said that there is a tunnel that leads directly from the castle to the beach. It is said that Cleopatra went to this beach and swam every time she went to the Mediterranean.
