Julius Caesar's time in Alexandria was marked by intrigue and drama, significantly impacting Rome and Egypt. In 48 BCE, Caesar arrived in Alexandria pursuing Pompey, who had fled after losing to Caesar in the civil war. However, Pompey was assassinated by agents of King Ptolemy XIII, who sought to curry favor with Caesar. The death of Pompey intensified political tensions between Caesar and Ptolemy and his sister Cleopatra, who was vying for control over the Egyptian throne. Cleopatra, seeking s