Cleopatra VII, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, died on either 10 or 12 August, 30 BC, in Alexandria, when she was 39 years old.

Feb 9, 2010 · Rather than fall under Octavian’s domination, Cleopatra died by suicide on either August 10 or August 12, 30 B.C., possibly by means of an asp, a poisonous Egyptian serpent and symbol of …

Sep 7, 2025 · Legends say that the storied Egyptian queen Cleopatra died by suicide in Alexandria on August 12, 30 B.C.E. after allowing a venomous snake to bite her.

Jul 6, 2022 · In late summer 30 BC, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, Cleopatra VII, died by suicide. Holed up in a mausoleum she had built on her palace grounds in Alexandria, the story goes that she …

Dec 5, 2025 · Antony and Cleopatra fled to Egypt, and Cleopatra retired to her mausoleum as Antony went off to fight his last battle. Receiving the false news that Cleopatra had died, Antony fell on his …

Dec 11, 2020 · During her reign, Egypt regained its former glory, but the death of Cleopatra marked the beginning of a period of decline for Egypt. In this article, we will discuss everything we need to know …

Oct 18, 2023 · This article explores the famous Cleopatra and the various theories around how she died, although the most probable cause of death was poison.

Cleopatra VII was the final ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty and died in 30 BC under conditions that remain very unclear. While Roman sources claimed she committed suicide, many modern historians …

Cleopatra continued to mourn and harm herself, eventually falling into a fever from her wounds. She refused to eat but Octavian reputedly threatened to harm her children if she did not recover, as he …

Jul 22, 2025 · Cleopatra’s death and final moments remain a mystery, with theories ranging from suicide by venomous snakebite, to poisonous herbs, to a secret assassination by Roman hands.