The debate over Cleopatra's ethnicity continues, as a recent Netflix documentary portrays the ancient Egyptian queen as black or biracial. However, historical evidence suggests that Cleopatra was of Greek descent, as she was the last in a line of foreign rulers who had ruled Egypt for over 350 years.

The idea that Cleopatra was black may have originated from a late 19th-century erotic French novel, which depicted the queen as having "negroid lips" and being of "obscure and outlandish origin." However, this description was likely based on exotic fiction rather than actual historical research.

In reality, Cleopatra's appearance is well-documented in numerous statues and coin images from her time, which show her with Caucasian features. DNA testing of mummies has also revealed that the ancient Egyptians were most closely related to people from the Near East, rather than central Africa.

Despite this evidence, some continue to insist that Cleopatra was black, as part of a broader trend of cultural appropriation and identity politics. However, this revisionist history not only distorts the facts, but also undermines the rich and complex history of ancient Egypt.

Sources:
rumble.com
thenewamerican.com
theepochtimes.com

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