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According to the ancient writers, Octavian gave Cleopatra a lavish funeral befitting a queen. There is a misconception that no one knew where Cleo was buried, that she was buried in secret so the Romans would not find her, and more etcs. However none of these pop historians ever bother to read the ancient writers who clearly state that Octavian gave her a regal funeral.
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Did Cleopatra have a funeral?
Yes and No....it was not considered a funeral, but it was a ceremonial burial. Correction: According to the ancient writers, Cleopatra had a lavish funeral and burial provided by Octavian.
Where Cleopatra was buried?
Cleopatra died in 30 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. Her burial location is unknown, but it is said to be somewhere in Egypt.
Did Cleopatra's burial chamber have hieroglyphics in it?
Her burial chamber has not been discovered - Alexandria where she died was inundated by rising water levels.
What does Cleopatra VII's pyramid look like?
Cleopatra's tomb was just recently found. There is no evidence of what her tomb looked like because it was found underground. It happened earlier this week they found a mask and what seems to be her burial tomb thingy-ma-bob.
Did Cleopatra get wrapped In cloth when she died?
We don't know for certain because we have not yet found Cleopatra's tomb. However we can assume that she was wrapped and was mummified because that was the Egyptian custom for burial. Cleopatra followed the Egyptian religion so they would bury her accordingly.
Where was Marc Antony buried?
Marc Antony is buried someplace in Egypt next to Cleopatra, according to the ancient writers. If and when they find the tomb of Cleopatra, they will probably find the burial place of Marc Antony also.
Did Octavian parade Cleopatra and Marc Anthony's dead bodies around in the city?
No, parading dead bodies around a city was not part of Roman culture. The dead were buried with a funeral procession. Cleopatra was supposed to have arranged for Marc Antony's burial and Octavian gave Cleopatra a lavish and elaborate funeral.
Why wasnt Cleopatra mummified?
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Was Marc Antony cremated?
More than likely he was not cremated. Now even though cremation was the Roman custom of burial at the time of Antony's death, Antony requested that he be buried in Egypt and the Egyptian custom of burial was mummification and interment. If they ever find his and Cleopatra's tomb, we will know for sure.
Where was Cleopatra VII buried?
Cleopatra VII was buried in a tomb located in the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt. The exact location of her tomb remains a mystery, as it has never been found despite numerous searches and excavations.
What was Cleopatra like when she was alive?
Cleopatra didn't let anyone stand in her way
Did society like Cleopatra?
no
