1. The Basalt Statue of Cleopatra
Like every ancient piece of art, the basalt statue of Cleopatra was uniquely crafted to the specifications of its cultural origin and era. ... (The British Museum) as a representation of the last Pharaoh of Egypt, one of the most influential ancient characters in modern times. ... The appropriate tools used in ancient Egypt to carve Basalts were made of bronze. ... Indeed, this fact would create the first controversies surrounding this particular ancient relic. ... Solid historical information establishes accounts of Cleopatra being the last ruler of ancient Egypt (Schiff, 2010). ...
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