Photo Credit, Here is another amusing read from us: Okunoin is the biggest cemetery in Japan and it is home to more than 200,000 graves. For Selene’s mother–Cleopatra VII–to succeed on the throne for twenty years, I figured that she was, at the very least, smart, tough and fierce. Photo Credit. The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a part of a unique archeological site along the road from Cherchell to Tipaza. Cleopatra Selene II was the only daughter of the famed Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and her husband Mark Antony. Her second name in ancient Greek means "moon", being the counterpart of her twin brother‘s second name Helios, meaning "sun". Photo Credit The Mausoleum was built in 3 BC by King Juba II himself, intended not just for him and his wife, but as a dynastic funeral monument for their royal descendants. Cleopatra Selene II was the daughter of Mark Antony, Roman Triumvir, and the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra VII. You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. We have also been recommended for educational use by the following publications: Ancient History Encyclopedia Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. Cleopatra was hailed as queen of kings, Caesarion as king of kings. [7] Como presente a Cleópatra Selene II, Otávio ofereceu-lhe um grande dote e designou-a como a rainha de Numídia. Due to expansions of the city, the archaeological ruins and the mausoleum are under constant threat of vandalism and deterioration, and in 2002 the site was placed on the World Heritage in Danger listing. The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania. The Mausoleum was built in 3 BC by King Juba II himself, intended not just for him and his wife, but as a dynastic funeral monument for their royal descendants. Refresh and try again. (The connection between Juba II, Cleopatra Selene and the imperial family in Rome was a close one and it’s quite likely that the king and queen maintained a home there in which they entertained in high style.) It is entirely built from stone, and its main structure is in a circular form with a square base topped by a cone or a pyramid. Cleopatra Selene II (tiếng Hy Lạp cổ đại: Κλεοπάτρα Σελήνη; cuối năm 40 trước Công nguyên - ngày 6 tháng 12 trước Công nguyên), còn được gọi là Cleopatra VIII của Ai Cập hoặc Cleopatra VIII, là một Công chúa của vương triều Ptolemaios và là con gái duy nhất của vị … Obverse: Diademed Juba II with the legend "Rex Iuba" (Latin, "King Juba"). Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ltd, R. N. (2019, November 07). Cleopatra Selene II (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Σελήνη; late 40 BC – ca. Right image: An ancient Roman sculpture possibly depicting either Cleopatra of Ptolemaic Egypt, or her daughter, Cleopatra Selene II, Queen of Mauretania, located in the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria ( Hichem algerino / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) … Web. Cleópatra Selene II … Obverse: Diademed Juba II with the legend "Rex Iuba" (Latin, "King Juba"). She was … The Ancient History Encyclopedia logo is a registered EU trademark. ), also known as Cleopatra VIII of Egypt or Cleopatra VIII, was a Ptolemaic Princess and was the only daughter to Greek Ptolemaic queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman triumvir Mark Antony. Error rating book. Ltd, Roma N. "Juba II & Cleopatra Selene II." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/11454/. She was the fraternal twin of Ptolemaic prince Alexander Helios. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Courtesy ofRoma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XVIII, 29-09-2019, Lot 516. As the only daughter, I imagined, in Cleopatra’s Moon. At the end of the 18th century, Baba Mahommed tried in vain to destroy the monument with artillery. Reverse: Draped and diademed Cleopatra Selene II with legend "Basilissa Kleopatra" (Greek, "Queen Cleopatra").Minted in Caesarea, Mauretania, (near modern-day Cherchell, Algeria).Courtesy ofRoma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XVIII, … Photo Credit. Photo Credit. Minted in Caesarea, Mauretania, (near modern-day Cherchell, Algeria). Photo Credit. Ltd, Roma N. "Juba II & Cleopatra Selene II." Coin of Juba II (r. 29 BCE - 23 CE) and Cleopatra Selene II (c. 40 BCE - 5 BCE). 19 Oct 2020. Thank you! that Selene would model herself after mother and be both ambitious and politically savvy. The height of the monument was originally about 40 meters, but due to damage that the mausoleum has suffered from natural elements and vandalism, the monument now measures 30-32.4 meters in height. In Arabic, the mausoleum is called the Nubr-er-Rumia or Kbor er Roumia, which means “The tomb of the Roman woman”. Cleopatra II Selene (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Σελήνη; c. between 135 and 130 – 69 BC) was the monarch of Syria from 82 to 69 BC. The sepulcher is sometimes known as the Mausoleum of Juba and Cleopatra Selene. Coin of Juba II (r. 29 BCE - 23 CE) and Cleopatra Selene II (c. 40 BCE - 5 BCE). Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cleopatra Selene II (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Σελήνη; late 40 BC – ? In French, it is called “The tomb of the Chrisitan woman” because there is a cross-like shape of the division on the false door. Lily of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, #1), Song of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, #2), Cleopatra's Daughter and Other Royal Women of the Augustan Era. The boys’ sister, Cleopatra Selene, was to be ruler of Cyrene. Photo Credit. The base of the monument was once ornamented with 60 Ionic columns whose capitals were stolen. In late 34 BC, during the Donations of Alexandria, she was made ruler of Cyrenaica and Libya. Due to the constant problems, these archaeological remains face an indeterminate future. The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a tomb located on the road between Cherchell and Algiers in Algeria. Cleopatra was born, raised and educated in Alexandria, Egypt. This mausoleum is a common type of ancient mausoleums found in Numidia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 07 Nov 2019. Last modified November 07, 2019. Juba II & Cleopatra Selene II. Ancient History Encyclopedia Limited is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. 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The architectural type of the monument originates from the various Ancient Greek mausoleums from Anatolia and Egypt. ), also known as Cleopatra VIII of Egypt or Cleopatra VIII, was a Ptolemaic Princess and was the only daughter to Greek Ptolemaic queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman triumvir Mark Antony. Original image by Roma Numismatics, Ltd. Uploaded by Arienne King, published on 07 November 2019 under the following license: Copyright.