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Cleopatra was the last independant ruler of Egypt. She was not of Egyptian lineage but of Ptolemy - a general under Alexander the Great. Cleopatra is remembered for her love affairs with two Roman Leaders: Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Unfortunatly, she committed suicide when Egypt was invaded by Roman General Octavian. After this, Egypt became a province of Rome.
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Ramses II was the last great Egyptian king. He ruled for 67 years under peace and stability. Rames II built massive buildings and governed during the time of Moses.
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Tutankamen was the son of Akhenaton and came to power at the age of eight. He is known for how he returned the seat of power back to Thebes. Unfortunatly, he died at the age of eighteen from an enexpected blow to the head. He was probably murdered by ambitious conspirators.
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King Snefru was the 3rd dynasty's 4th ruler. He bulit the first true pyramid. King Snefru was a warrior king whi invaded Nubia, Lybia, and the Sinai. He is also known for how he built a strong economy on trade and mining.
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King Menes founded the city of Memphis and the seat of power for the Old Kingdom. He united the both kingdoms of Egypt and was the first ruler to wear the double crown. By the time of his death, King Menes governed all of Egypt and was considered a god.
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The Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt came togther and joined as one kingdom. This was then showed when King Menes wore the double crown symbolizing the unity of both kingdoms