Cleopatra's Children in Roman Captivity. After the fall of Egypt, the three surviving children (the twins and their brother) were taken to Rome. They were paraded in heavy golden chains during Octavian's triumph. Octavia, Octavian's sister, was appointed their guardian on the Palatine hill (Rome).
After Egypt's fall, Cleopatra's twins were taken to Rome and placed under the guardianship of Octavia, Octavian's sister, on the Tavole Palatine.
Key Facts
- After the fall of Egypt, the three surviving children (the twins and their brother) were taken to Rome.
- They were paraded in heavy golden chains during Octavian's triumph.
- Octavia, Octavian's sister, was appointed their guardian on the Palatine hill (Rome).
Related site: Tavole Palatine — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Fate of Cleopatra's Children by Inside Archaeology