The Death of Cleopatra, by Gerard de Lairesse

Ancient Egypt was home to one of the greatest empires in history, with leaders like Tutankhamen (King Tut), Cleopatra, Ramses II and landmarks like the Great Pyramid at Giza and the Sphinx.

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Ancient Egypt was the land of Tutankhamen (King Tut), Cleopatra, Ramses II and landmarks like the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Sphinx and the Nile River.

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Ancient Egypt ‑ This Day In History

Restorers discover pyramid construction secrets

This Day in History Video: What Happened on July 19

King Tut’s sarcophagus uncovered

Pompey the Great assassinated

Cleopatra dies by suicide

Archaeologists enter tomb of King Tut

Rosetta Stone found