Roman
Egypt 30 BC - 395 AD
Alexandria was the capital of Egypt when it was
ruled by the Romans. Additions to the temples of Edfu and Esna were built during this period, as
well as new structures at Dendera. The Romans ruled from 30 BC to 395 AD.
Christians came to Egypt in the 1st century AD during
this period. The Roman
period is the last of the named pharaohnic periods of
Egypt. The Romans kept much of the governmental system
intact to ensure stability.
They shipped the grain from Egypt
to Rome, where it was used to buy off the demanding
public. In a way, Egypt won the battle eventually, as
Rome became dependant upon the grain. They ceased to
produce their own grain, and the "wealth" of
Egypt corrupted the Roman system and weakened it. There
were no Pharaohs in Egypt, but the local temples and
religious centers were supported by the Romans.
The Romans conquered Egypt by defeating a very famous
woman, Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra
was a descendant of the Macedonian Generals who followed
Alexander the Great to Egypt and remained to rule after
his death.
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