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Donata Leskauskaite

Statue Found At Cleopatra’s Alleged Tomb May Reveal What Her Real Face Looked Like

A significant discovery in Cleopatra’s alleged tomb may have just revealed additional information about the ancient queen.

When archaeologist Kathleen Martinez led her Egyptian-Dominican team to excavate the site, she stumbled upon a small white marble statue of a female adorned with a crown.

Now, she’s convinced the bust may depict what Cleopatra VII actually looked like — but other experts aren’t quite so sure about that conclusion.

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