![]() Martinez has been excavating the site since 2005, and has unearthed an undisturbed tomb decorated in gold leaf which may hold some clues as to Cleopatra's final resting place.ĭoubts have been cast on the theory, however, as other experts believe Cleopatra was hastily buried in Alexandria itself - the city from where she ruled Egypt until her death, believed to have been caused by snake venom. ![]() After their deaths, the gods would allow Cleopatra to live with Antony in another form of existence, so they would have eternal life together.' 'The true meaning of the cult of Osiris is that it grants immortality. 'She wanted to be buried with him because she wanted to reenact the legend of Isis and Osiris. She previously told National Geographic: 'Cleopatra negotiated with Octavian to allow her to bury Mark Antony in Egypt. Martinez theorises that, after Mark Anthony killed himself following defeat to Octavian but before her own suicide, Cleopatra put detailed plans in place for them both to be buried there, in echoes of the myth. ![]() Kathleen Martinez, who is leading the dig, believes the site was strongly associated with the myth of Isis and Osiris - a myth that Cleopatra often tried to imitate during her life ![]()
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