Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Features Cleopatra and various moments in her life. Explores Alexandria, the capital of the Egyptian empire during Cleopatra's time. Features what once was the Lighthouse of Pharos, a seven wonder. Reviews the seven wonders of the world. Uses the smaller lighthouse of Abu Sir as an example of what the lighthouse would have looked like. Follows Cleopatra, as she should have traveled up the Nile, passing the Pyramids of Giza, Dendera and its Temple of Hathor and the sanctuary at Philae. Details how the temples were moved from Philae to another island. Mentions Cleopatra's visit to Rome and the Roman interest in Egyptian architecture. Discusses the transportation of Egyptian obelisks, sculptures and the temple at Campus Martius to Rome. Concludes with the theory that the Esquiline Venus at the Capitoline Museum might be Cleopatra. Illustrates Alexandria, the Lighthouse of Pharos and the temple at Campus Martius.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:15