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Coronation of Cleopatra VII Timeline Game

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Embark on a journey through history with our timeline game, as we explore the fascinating events surrounding the Coronation of Cleopatra VII in 51 BC.

  • Learn about the political intrigue and power struggles that characterized this pivotal moment in ancient Egypt.
  • Discover the cultural significance of Cleopatra’s coronation and its impact on the Roman Empire.
  • Immerse yourself in the world of ancient Egypt as you piece together the events leading up to Cleopatra’s ascension to the throne.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 51 BC: Cleopatra VII becomes co-regent with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII
  • 49 BC: Cleopatra VII is expelled from Egypt by Ptolemy XIII's advisors
  • 48 BC: Cleopatra VII forms an alliance with Julius Caesar and returns to Egypt
  • 47 BC: Cleopatra VII gives birth to Caesarion, son of Julius Caesar
  • 46 BC: Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar visit Rome, causing scandal
  • 47 BC: Cleopatra VII's brother Ptolemy XIII dies in battle, leaving her as sole ruler of Egypt
  • 41 BC: Cleopatra VII meets Mark Antony in Tarsus and begins a romantic relationship with him
  • 40 BC: Cleopatra VII gives birth to twins, Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, children of Mark Antony
  • 37 BC: Cleopatra VII is declared Queen of Kings and Caesarion is declared King of Kings by Mark Antony
  • 34 BC: Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony hold a lavish coronation ceremony in Alexandria
  • 31 BC: Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony lose the Battle of Actium to Octavian, leading to their suicide

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