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The Hunt: Cleopatra’s Long-Lost Tomb
The Egyptian queen may rest in the ancient city of Alexandria, which now lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean.
She has one of the most captivating and enduring mythologies of any leader in history, yet the true end of Queen Cleopatra’s story remains an enigma. Archaeologists might be able to offer some clarity, if they could only find her final resting place.
The location of the Queen of the Nile’s tomb has eluded experts for centuries. Napoleon famously led an expedition searching for the crypt in the early 19th century. Egyptologists widely believe it is hidden somewhere in Alexandria, where the missing tombs of all 14 of the Ptolemaic Pharaohs, the final dynasty of ancient Egypt, are expected to be. Alas, much of ancient Alexandria now lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.
Greek historian Plutarch indicated that when Emperor Octavian ended a civil war by defeating Cleopatra and her beloved husband, the great Roman general Mark Antony, he allowed for them to be buried together. Though the prospect of finding both of their physical remains is thrilling, Plutarch wrote of their death and burial several decades after their occurrence, which casts his words into doubt.
Many Egyptologists accept that both the Queen and her royal consort died dramatically by suicide, she by snakebite and he by his own sword. Others speculate that she died by intentional drug overdose, or by stinging herself with a poison-tipped hairpin. A growing number of experts suspect the suicide is a cover-up—that perhaps the queen was murdered. Much of the contemporary understanding of Cleopatra is based on the accounts of ancient Roman and Greek historians who undoubtedly held a bias towards her. An autopsy of her mummy might reveal different truths.
Dominican archaeologist Kathleen Martinez.
Today, the quest for Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator’s elusive burial place has been taken on primarily by Dominican archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, who has dedicated two decades of her life to this mission. Martinez subscribes to the snakebite ending. She believes the ancient queen’s suicide was a ceremonial act, part of a ritual apotheosis: shedding her mortal coil so as to ascend to the status of goddess. The ritual, Martinez theorizes, culminated in moving Cleopatra’s body from her palace to a temple 25 miles west of Alexandria, Taposiris Magna.
In 2022, Martinez announced the discovery of a tunnel running under the temple that she believes could have served as a corridor for delivering Cleopatra’s body. The tunnel is widely agreed to be an aqueduct, an exact replica of a similar structure found in Greece.
After working with Martinez for 11 years at Taposiris Magna, Zahi Hawass, former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs of Egypt, now categorically disagrees with her. For one, it would be incredibly anomalous for a pharaoh to be interred at a temple. Furthermore, he asserts that there is “no evidence at all” to indicate that Cleopatra, ancient Egypt’s last pharaoh, is buried there.
“I believe now that Cleopatra was buried in her tomb that she built next to her palace and it is under the water,” Hawass lamented. “Her tomb will never be found.”
By Adnan Qiblawi.
#The Hunt: Cleopatra’s Long-Lost Tomb#Queen Cleopatra#Egyptian Queen#Mark Antony#Taposiris Magna#ancient city of Alexandria#Kathleen Martinez#ancient grave#ancient tomb#ancient artifacts#archeology#archeolgst#history#history news#ancient history#ancient culture#ancient civilizations#ancient egypt#egyptian history#egyptian pharaoh
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I have to think that these comments were written by bots. Just look at how similar they all are... Prove these jokers wrong and read the fics they tried to defame!-->
Also, for the record, I NEVER use AI for any of the fics I write. Update, I had another anonymous user claim the same for the Lara Croft fic, lol.
#my fics#ao3 link#fanfiction#quotes#ao3fic#crossovers#lgbtq#lesbians#carmen sandiego#amsaja#cleopatra in space#doctor aphra#catra#entrapta#lara croft#tomb raider: the legend of lara croft#ao3 comments#anti ai#i hate ai#fuck generative ai#fuck ai#fuck ai everything#anti generative ai
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AC: Origins scenery pt.1 (ᵔᴥᵔ) - Alexandria, Sais, & the lost temple of Sekhmet
#ac origins#assassins creed origins#ac screenshots#with the exception of cleopatra these arent even cut scenes the game really just looks that good!#im literally just walking around taking these!!!!!!!!!!!!!#also they recreated the lost tomb of alexander the great in this game#we never found his tomb irl
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cleopatra 1963 was on TV this evening and I was like fuck yeah I'm gonna watch this, and god. I am experiencing emotions that hbo rome wishes it could get out of me
#me usually: idk i find the tragic romantic focus on antony and cleopatra annoying bc it devalues the fact that they were (etc)#me listening to antony in the tomb talk about how he's already dead: oh my god the chains of love will doom them both. im crying.#like the way this movie makes me go from revulsion at actium to absolute gut wrenching despair less than an hour later. what a film!
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There's no "i" in denial
#shitpost#mood for today#mood for every day honestly#denial is a river in egypt#and like cleopatras tomb#i am drowning in it
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#cleopatra#egyptian jewelry#egyptian antiquities#ancient egypt#egypt#egyptian royalty#eqyptian architecture#egyptian aesthetic#queen of egypt#egyptian art#egyptian#egyptian pyramids#egyptian pharaoh#egyptian tombs
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Weird Tales - November 1938 // Cover by AR Tilburne
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#weird tales#ar tilburne#pulp fiction#pulp magazine#pulp#pulp art#pulp cover#pulp cover art#cover art#cleopatra#tomb#explorer#egyptian
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Journey Through Time Discovering Egypt Wonders #Egypt,#AncientEgypt,#Pharaohs,#Pyramids,#Sphinx,#Ni
#Egypt,#AncientEgypt,#Pharaohs,#Pyramids,#Sphinx,#NileRiver,#Cairo,#Luxor,#TutankhamunTomb,#Cleopatra,#Hieroglyphics,#Mummies,#Archaeology,#EgyptianMythology,#EgyptianCulture,#EgyptTravel,#EgyptianArt,#GizaPyramids,#KingTut,#EgyptianGods,#Alexandria,#EgyptianTemples,#CairoMuseum,#EgyptianTombs,#RedSea,#Hieroglyphs,#NileCruise,#EgyptianMuseums,#EgyptianArtifacts,#EgyptianAntiquities,#EgyptianArchi…
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#Alexandria#ancient egypt#archaeology#Cairo#Cairo Museum#Cleopatra#egypt#Egyptian Art#Egyptian Civilization#Egyptian Culture#Egyptian desert#Egyptian Gods#egyptian history#Egyptian museums#Egyptian Mythology#Egyptian pharaohs#Egyptian Temples#Egyptian Tombs#Giza Pyramids#Hieroglyphics#Hieroglyphs#King Tut#Luxor#Mummies#mummy#Nile cruise#Nile River#Pharaohs#pyramids#Ramses II
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You got inspo again to write?
no, hope this helps <3
#anon asks#this isn't meant to come off as snarky 😭#i just thought it was funny 😭#but no inspo has not returned#it's a race at this point to see what gets discovered first: cleopatra's tomb or hyde's (me) inspo to write mediocre fics for the masses
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Your Femme Fatale Persona Based On Moon Sign...
Just for fun, astro observations. Enjoy! This is based on the manifestation of... "they made me do it". So, while I dont agree this is the Femme Fatal "homeostasis" of each moon sign, I believe that, at one's darkest hour, these are the specific persona's each of us would take on...
Aries Moon - Lara Croft (Tomb Raider): Strong, independent, and fearless, the Aries Moon femme fatale is a daring adventurer who isn't afraid to take risks. Like Lara Croft, she's always ready for action and thrives on challenges. Additionally...
The Bride (Kill Bill): Driven, vengeful, and skilled in martial arts.
Aeon Flux (Aeon Flux): Athletic, daring, and rebellious.
Taurus Moon - Satine (Moulin Rouge!): Sensual, alluring, and grounded, the Taurus Moon femme fatale is a master of seduction. Like Satine, she knows how to use her beauty and charm to get what she wants while remaining emotionally steadfast. Additionally...
Sugar Kane Kowalczyk (Some Like It Hot): Sexy, charming, and pleasure-seeking.
Regina George (Mean Girls): Popular, manipulative, and materialistic.
Gemini Moon - Catwoman (Batman Returns): Clever, adaptable, and enigmatic, the Gemini Moon femme fatale is a master of disguise. Like Catwoman, she's quick-witted, elusive, and always keeps others guessing. Additionally...
Jordan Baker (The Great Gatsby): Clever, charming, and unpredictable.
Marion Crane (Psycho): Secretive, impulsive, and multifaceted.
Cancer Moon - Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevard): Emotionally intense, nostalgic, and manipulative, the Cancer Moon femme fatale is a complex character. Like Norma Desmond, she may cling to the past and use her vulnerability to control others. Additionally...
Annie Wilkes (Misery): Obsessive, nurturing, and unstable.
Alex Forrest (Fatal Attraction): Clingy, possessive, and emotionally demanding.
Leo Moon - Foxxy Cleopatra (Austin Powers in Goldmember): Confident, dramatic, and alluring, the Leo Moon femme fatale knows how to command attention. Like Foxxy Cleopatra, she's bold, charismatic, and always steals the spotlight. Additionally...
Marilyn Monroe (The Seven Year Itch): Charismatic, flirtatious, and attention-seeking.
Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit): Seductive, enigmatic, and theatrical.
Virgo Moon - Catherine Tramell (Basic Instinct): Intelligent, calculating, and mysterious, the Virgo Moon femme fatale is a master of manipulation. Like Catherine Tramell, she uses her intellect and attention to detail to outmaneuver others. Additionally...
Tracy Lord (The Philadelphia Story): Perfectionist, analytical, and critical.
Amy Dunne (Gone Girl): Cunning, organized, and vengeful.
Libra Moon - Gilda (Gilda): Charming, sophisticated, and flirtatious, the Libra Moon femme fatale is a social butterfly. Like Gilda, she knows how to use her charm and beauty to captivate and influence others. Additionally...
Madeleine Elster (Vertigo): Elegant, charming, and mysterious.
Daisy Buchanan (The Great Gatsby): Charming, indecisive, and idealistic.
Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale): Sophisticated, diplomatic, and elusive.
Scorpio Moon - Phyllis Dietrichson (Double Indemnity): Intense, secretive, and seductive, the Scorpio Moon femme fatale is a master of psychological manipulation. Like Phyllis Dietrichson, she uses her sexual allure and emotional depth to ensnare others. Additionally...
Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones): Power-hungry, manipulative, and intense.
Brigid O'Shaughnessy (The Maltese Falcon): Mysterious, alluring, and deceitful.
Sagittarius Moon - Beatrix Kiddo (Kill Bill): Independent, adventurous, and philosophical, the Sagittarius Moon femme fatale is a free spirit. Like Beatrix Kiddo, she's a skilled warrior who follows her own moral code and seeks justice on her own terms. Additionally...
Nikita (La Femme Nikita): Rebellious, independent, and adventurous.
Lisbeth Salander (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo): Unconventional, daring, and justice-seeking.
Capricorn Moon - Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada): Ambitious, disciplined, and powerful, the Capricorn Moon femme fatale is a formidable presence. Like Miranda Priestly, she's a master of her craft and expects nothing less than perfection from herself and others. Additionally...
Evelyn Mulwray (Chinatown): Reserved, ambitious, and secretive.
Lady Macbeth (Macbeth): Ambitious, manipulative, and ruthless.
Aquarius Moon - Mia Wallace (Pulp Fiction): Unconventional, independent, and mysterious, the Aquarius Moon femme fatale is a true original. Like Mia Wallace, she marches to the beat of her own drum and isn't afraid to break the rules. Additionally...
Mathilda (Léon: The Professional): Unconventional, intelligent, and rebellious.
Clementine Kruczynski (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind): Eccentric, free-spirited, and unpredictable.
Pisces Moon - Nina Sayers (Black Swan): Imaginative, emotionally vulnerable, and self sacrificing. Like Nina, she uses her damseled distress and emotional depth to draw others into her web of desire and deceit. Additionally...
Melissa Robinson (The Last Seduction): Deceptive, adaptable, and seductive.
Laura Hunt (Laura): Elusive, enigmatic, dreamy, and idealization.
#astrology#zodiac#natal chart#sagittarius#astro notes#libra#capricorn#astro observations#virgo#synastry#femme fatale#femme#gemini#pisces#aquarius#taurus#aries#cancer moon#astrology observations#scorpio moon#astro community#scorpio
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In the year of 41 B.C.E., as the Roman army invaded Egypt, I, Cleopatra, last of the Pharaohs, escaped upon the River Nile. My kingdom had fallen, yet I was still Egypt's queen. Vowing to defend the ancient treasure of my people, I sailed for the pyramids. There beneath the great Sphnix, lay a hidden tomb. An impenetrable maze of deathly traps and secret dangers, forever guarded by a ancient horror. The army of the undead, a thousand mummified warriors waiting the call to rise from the grave and defend Egypt's last great treasure! The acient traps were set. And the tomb sealed. Under the golden crown of Isis, I cast my curse. The curse of Cleopatra! Let it be written!
SCOOBY-DOO! IN WHERE'S MY MUMMY? (2005) dir. Joe Sichta
#scooby doo in where's my mummy#scooby doo#filmedit#animationedit#animationsdaily#animationsource#throwbackblr#00sedit#mcblings#moviegifs#dailyflicks#chewieblog#holidaysource#rainbowgifs#userrainbows#userthing#usercreate#userblues#animation movies#mine*
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ALRIGHT okay I will attempt to explain this to the best of my ability, which is currently being held together by tape and coffee
so I have a long running post philippi story focusing on the octavian-antony divorce arc conflict and it's heavily dramatized and full of dead people. it's one part historical, one part my own invention, and one part fucking around with ideas (or the lack there of) in movies about antony and cleopatra. many of which are bad! however. there is a bad one that's actually good. like, I wouldn't recommend it except that I talk about it constantly.
it's the 1953 movie, Serpent of the Nile and I have not known peace since watching it. it's one of the more interesting takes on antony and cleopatra (TO ME), and more importantly: I'm obsessed with the plot point where antony helps lucilius escape egypt to warn octavian.
this scene is partially inspired by that! this scene is partially inspired by several things, but that's the one to mention bc I haven't published any of this story except for the periodic scene I've drawn for fun so listing the rest of it will not add to this experience and also I’m very sleepy right now
the egyptian wall backgrounds in the first page and the last page are of a tomb wall painting, the third page uses an illustration of the death of antony for shakespeare's antony and cleopatra, and on the second page is actually my own painting of antony and cleopatra after giambattista pittoni's painting of antony, cleopatra, and the famous pearl incident
additionally, that last page. the floor. that's a relief commemorating the battle of actium. I'd been reading about depictions of actium and it is. intriguing, especially since my first thought wrt to all of that is usually abt the bodies in the water and how they'll never be buried or antony's parthian fuck up setting the stage for all of this.
also this specifically. fascinating.
Representations and Re-presentations of the Battle of Actium, Barbara Kellum
#mark antony#lucilius#roman empire tag#drawing tag#komiks tag#long post#antony and octavian are divorced but also in a 'the monster you know' kind of way#octavian's reaction to antony's hello is to turn to octavia and say 'how sweet. I almost miss him. what do you think?'#sometimes a marriage is to two people but also that's on antony for not realizing the extent of which marrying octavia was also marrying#octavian. you know. like bro. that scene in the french musical where octavia is like no :( i love him :( and octavian is like#he FUCKED ME OVER BY FUCKING OVER YOU. that's what it is#god have i ever talked to you guys about french musical octavian. obsessed with him. what on earth is going on with that guy#anyway! farewell! I have been watching the live action one piece and I NEED to draw mihawk and shanks RIGHT NOW
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one (1) sympathetic mark antony comic
#not as a treat i am drawing this against my will. im being held hostage by a song and a desire to Fix A Bad Movie#which had the only interesting take on the Antony-Cleopatra relationship since shakespeare#i am excited to draw octavian's half of this sequence tho. then i can stop thinking about it forever#you want to go home so bad it makes you lock yourself inside of a tomb but its the wrong type of tomb and ALSO YOU HELPED#KILL YOUR OWN HOME. ITS NOT THERE ANYMORE. YOU BURIED IT YOURSELFFFFffFFFffffffffff. it's gone!!!!!!!!!!#anyway would it be fucked up if i had octavian walking around the egyptian palace wearing antony's clothes or what
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Mind: "~accept your demons~"
Me: ..... no
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