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Cleopatra & Arsinoë: The Royal Sibling Rivalry That Shook Egypt

Cleopatra & Arsinoë: The Royal Sibling Rivalry That Shook Egypt

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Cleopatra & Arsinoë: Sisters, Rivals, and Queens

Before Cleopatra became Egypt’s most famous queen, she had a little sister who wanted the throne just as badly. Arsinoë IV wasn’t just another royal sibling—she was a serious contender in the high-stakes game of power, rebellion, and survival. From palace intrigue to a dramatic showdown in Rome, their rivalry was the ultimate ancient-world drama.

Key Topics Covered:

  • How Cleopatra and Arsinoë’s family drama shaped the fate of Egypt
  • Arsinoë’s rise as Cleopatra’s biggest threat
  • Julius Caesar’s role in their deadly sibling rivalry
  • The shocking betrayal that sealed Arsinoë’s fate
  • How their feud influenced the fall of the Ptolemaic dynasty

This wasn’t just a sibling rivalry—it was a fight for a kingdom.

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