An Egyptian archaeologist recently released a documentary on the life of Cleopatra, the same day Netflix began streaming a controversial production depicting the ancient queen as black.
For weeks, pundits and officials in Egypt have reacted angrily to streaming platform Netflix's decision to cast British actress Adele James in the lead role of its production Queen Cleopatra - insisting the ruler had lighter skin.
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