The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were seen as special rulers who stood between the gods and the people. One of these rulers was Tutankhamun, a boy king of the 14th century BCE. His short rule restored old religious traditions and stability. This early death left many mysteries, but the discovery of his tomb in 1922 revealed treasures showing the beauty of Egyptian culture. Another of those rulers was Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh over a thousand years later. She used her intelligence and skill to handle Rome's growing power through ties with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. That effort helped Egypt for a while, but her tragic death ended Egypt's rule and began Roman control. Together, these two leaders show the mystery and lasting power of Egypt's pharaohs, and this legacy still echoes through history.