Myth 10: Cleopatra’s True Heritage
Contrary to the beguiling portraits often painted of Cleopatra, Egypt’s most renowned queen had roots that extended beyond the Nile’s shores—she was, in fact, Greek through and through! Her place of birth was Alexandria, and she hailed from the Ptolemaic dynasty, a lineage of Greek rulers who held dominion over Egypt for over three centuries.

Cleopatra herself was a linguistic virtuoso, effortlessly conversing in Greek, Egyptian, Aramaic, and various other languages. Thus, while her lineage may not have been Egyptian by blood, her profound cultural influence and political prowess in the country undeniably cement her as an enduring and unforgettable figure in Egypt’s storied history.