Cleopatra vs Nefertiti
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Cleopatra Ancient Egypt · 69–30 BC 68% · #11 in the world
- Nefertiti Ancient Egypt · 1370–1330 BC 32% · #128 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Cleopatra over Nefertiti, 68% to 32%. Cleopatra is #11 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking and Nefertiti #128.
The case for each
Cleopatra: The last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, who allied with Julius Caesar and then Mark Antony to keep Egypt free of Rome, and died in 30 BC after their defeat.
Nefertiti: Queen of Egypt in the 14th century BC, wife of the pharaoh Akhenaten and partner in a religious revolution. Nefertiti's painted bust in Berlin is one of the most famous faces of the ancient world.
Side by side
| Cleopatra | Nefertiti | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #11 | #128 |
| Country | Ancient Egypt | Ancient Egypt |
| Lived | 69–30 BC | 1370–1330 BC |