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Royal Egyptian Artifact – "كليوباترا" (Klyōpātrā) – "Cleopatra" (pharaonic schist)
story:
However, what most people don’t know is that Cleopatra was also a woman deeply connected to the mysteries of Egypt. She was a priestess, a scholar, and a practitioner of ancient Egyptian wisdom. It’s said that she was not only a ruler but a spiritual leader, drawing power from the gods themselves. Some even believe that she could communicate with the divine — a power that helped her rule Egypt with both grace and might.
Legends speak of a secret ceremony that Cleopatra conducted beneath the grand temples of Luxor, where she invoked the gods to seek guidance for Egypt’s future. During this ceremony, it is said that the goddess Isis appeared to her in a vision, granting Cleopatra the strength of the ancients. Armed with this divine wisdom, Cleopatra took bold steps to protect her kingdom, including aligning with the most powerful men of Rome, all while keeping Egypt's sovereignty intact.
But her reign, though marked by brilliance, was also shrouded in tragedy. Her alliance with Antony, which seemed to promise Egypt’s restoration to its former glory, was doomed by the tides of history. With the Roman forces victorious, Cleopatra’s kingdom fell, and her reign ended in a final act of defiance. The details of her death remain a mystery, and some even suggest that she chose to leave the world by her own hand, making the ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of her secrets.
Cleopatra’s life is a puzzle of mystery and power. To this day, she remains a figure of intrigue, a queen whose intellect, beauty, and connection to the divine made her a legend. Her legacy, wrapped in the sands of time, continues to captivate the imagination, a symbol of feminine strength and the enduring power of Egypt.
Material:
Pharaonic schist:
Refers to a variety of metamorphic stones widely used by the ancient Egyptians from 3100 to 30 BC. This stone is characterized by its layered composition, which facilitates its shaping and carving. Schist is composed of minerals such as mica, chlorite, and talc, giving it a lustrous sheen and a smooth surface. These qualities made it a valuable material for fine sculptures, ritual objects, and funerary items. The ancient Egyptians preferred schist for its ability to support intricate carvings, making it a prime material for temple statues, stelae, and tomb artifacts, which often held religious significance.
DIMENSIONS:
L: 2.4 inches
D: 2.4 inches
H: 5.2 inches
weight: 1.2 lb