The Hunt for Queen Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

Step into the mystery of Cleopatra’s final resting place. Despite being one of the most famous figures in history, the tomb of Egypt’s last pharaoh has never been found. Was she buried in the royal palace of Alexandria—now swallowed by the sea—or in the sacred temple of Taposiris Magna? - In this video, we’ll explore the ancient sources, competing theories, and modern discoveries that continue to fuel the hunt for Cleopatra’s tomb. - Thumbnail Image - Jean Claude Golvin — SUPPORT Kofi donations: https://ko-fi.com/insidearchaeology Get archaeology merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Insi... Follow on Instagram:   / inside.archaeology   — SPONSOR Check out Ancient Cyprus: https://www.ancientcyprus.com — CHAPTERS 00:00 - Start 01:13 - Our Sponsor - AncientCyprus.com 02:19 - Historical context 05:20 - What do we know about the tomb? 07:14 - Modern searches and discoveries 08:25 - Possible Location #1 - Promontory of Lochias 10:45 - Possible Location #2 - Island of Antirhodos 13:24 - Possible Location #3 - Taposiris Magna 18:04 - What might be inside the tomb? 20:47 - Conclusion — SOURCES https://penelope.uchicago.edu/encyclo... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_o... https://www.franckgoddio.org/projects... https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/... https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/... https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/... https://www.ancientportsantiques.com/... https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wik... https://www.ancientportsantiques.com/...   / tourismandantiq