Romans and Egyptians

[Anonymous]

Curious, when did the Romans first start interacting with Egypt? And how long did thier connections last? Is it even datable? (other than Antony/Augustus and Cleopatra, unless that is the specific timeframe of the relations!)<br>
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Are there any good references relating to this topic, also are there any good resources on Egyptian arms and armor anyone would like to suggest?<br>
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thanks<br>
valete<br>
-ANDY <p></p><i></i>

[StrategyM]

As I recall, the first recorded diplomatic contact is from the time of the second Ptolemy - shortly after the defeat of Pyrrhus at Beneventum. Don't recall off-hand where this date is from though. As I recall, the Ptolemies were out to stake their claims vis a vis various possessions such as Cyrene, and probably also to annoy their "friends" the Carthaginians. <p>Strategy <br>
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