Egyptian Queen Cleopatra statue 3D print model 3D print model

Egyptian Queen Cleopatra statue 3D print model

Cleopatra, born in 69 B.C. to Egyptian King Ptolemy XII Auletes and an unidentified mother, belonged to an ancient Greek dynasty that had established control over Egypt in 305 B.C.

The Ptolemaic Kingdom, while incorporating certain Egyptian religious customs, primarily governed from the predominantly Greek city of Alexandria. Consequently, Cleopatra was raised speaking Koine Greek, although she was notably the only member of her family to also acquire proficiency in the Egyptian language. Her existence would be closely intertwined with the political turmoil in Egypt and the dynamics of the Roman Empire.

A fragment of a bas-relief depicts Cleopatra, representing the artist's interpretation of her appearance.

A bronze coin featuring Cleopatra's profile adorned with a diadem reveals varying depictions of her likeness.

Upon her father's death in 51 B.C., Cleopatra, at the age of 18, found herself embroiled in a dispute regarding the rightful ruler of Egypt among Ptolemy XII’s offspring. Initially, she co-ruled with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII, even entering into marriage with him in accordance with Egyptian customs. However, the young king sought sole authority, leading to a civil war as factions emerged to support their respective claims to power. In response to the escalating conflict, Cleopatra temporarily sought refuge in Roman-controlled Syria.

Her father had maintained a favorable relationship with Rome, and the feuding siblings mirrored this alignment by seeking support from opposing factions in Rome's own civil strife. From her position in Syria, Cleopatra reached out to Julius Caesar, a general and politician with aspirations of becoming the sole ruler of Rome, seeking his assistance in reclaiming her throne.