Dynasty Notes
The Roman period of Macedonian kings and the Ptolemies marked the end of independent rule of Egypt. With the capital at Alexandria, the Ptolemaic dynasty ruled until Rome finally took control. After this, Egypt became part of the Roman Empire.
Egypt was made a consular province of Rome, administered in the name of the Roman emperor by a succession of imperial prefects. These rulers were appointed by the emperor and reported directly to him -- bypassing the Roman senate. In most Egyptian art, religion, and statuary, the Roman Emperor assumed the traditional role of pharaoh.
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