How Cleopatra died

We are almost certain Cleopatra and two of her trusted servants died on August 12, 30 BCE, as Octavian took control of Egypt. What is disputed is how they died.

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1. We are almost certain Cleopatra and two of her trusted servants died on August 12, 30 BCE, as Octavian took control of Egypt.
2. CLEOPATRA KNEW WHAT CAPTURE COULD MEAN
3. SHE PREPARED TO DIE
4. THEY WERE TOO LATE
5. THE FAMOUS STORY INVOLVES A SNAKE
6. WHERE THE BASKET CAME FROM
7. BUT EVEN PLUTARCH WASN'T SURE
8. CLEOPATRA TOOK THE ANSWER WITH HER
9. WHY THE SNAKE WON

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