Cleopatra Was Closer to the Moon Landing Than the Pyramids

This surprising fact illustrates just how ancient the pyramids really are. Cleopatra VII lived from 69 BC to 30 BC, making her about 2,500 years closer to our modern era than to the pyramid builders. The Great Pyramid was already over 2,500 years old when she was born, making it as ancient to her as she is to us. This puts the incredible span of Egyptian civilization into perspective.