Cleopatra Selene’s Marriage to Juba II and Rule of Mauretania

Cleopatra Selene’s Marriage to Juba II and Rule of Mauretania. Cleopatra Selene married Juba II around 25 BCE. The couple ruled the kingdom of Mauretania (modern western Algeria and Morocco). They founded the capital Cesaria (modern Sherselle, Algeria) and issued joint coinage.

Cleopatra Selene wed Juba II around 25 BCE, co‑ruled Mauretania (now western Algeria & Morocco), and founded the capital Caesaria (modern Cherchell, Algeria).

Key Facts

• Cleopatra Selene married Juba II around 25 BCE.
• The couple ruled the kingdom of Mauretania (modern western Algeria and Morocco).
• They founded the capital Cesaria (modern Sherselle, Algeria) and issued joint coinage.

Related site: Caesarea of Mauretania — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: The Fate of Cleopatra's Children by Inside Archaeology