For 3000 years, Egypt was a titan of the Mediterranean region. Ruled by a King or Queen, using the title of Pharaoh, they enjoyed almost limitless power and wealth. But by the time Julius Caesar dominated the Roman Republic as dictator, Egypt was a shadow of its former glory. As Rome stretched its influence over the country, civil war and a vicious power grab erupted. Aided by the Pharaoh Cleopatra, one rival to the Roman throne conspired and claim it all for himself, but in failing, inadvertently brought an end to Egyptian independence, and the end of the Pharaohs forever.