King of the Ptolemaic period at The Nye Carlsberg Glyptotek, Denmark

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This stunning Kouros-style figurative sculpture towers above as a larger-than-life granite masterpiece believed to have originated from 200-150 BC in ancient Egypt. The majestic sculpture may have adorned the tomb of an unidentified pharaoh due to its distinct sculptural style. The Ptolemaic dynasty, also known as the Lagids or Lagidae, was a powerful Macedonian Greek royal family that ruled the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. Their reign lasted for an impressive 275 years, spanning from 305 BC to 30 BC. The Ptolemies were the last dynasty of ancient Egypt. Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Great's trusted generals and bodyguards, was appointed satrap of Egypt after Alexander's untimely death in 323 BC. In 305 BC, he declared himself King Ptolemy I, later known as "Soter" or savior. The Egyptians soon accepted the Ptolemies as the rightful successors to the pharaohs of independent Egypt. Ptolemy's family ruled Egypt until their eventual conquest by Rome in 30 BC. Each male ruler of the dynasty proudly took on the name Ptolemy, while Ptolemaic queens were often referred to as Cleopatra, Arsinoe, or Berenice - some of whom were even sisters of their husbands. The most legendary member of this illustrious line was undoubtedly Cleopatra VII, who played a pivotal role in the Roman power struggles between Julius Caesar and Pompey, and later between Octavian and Mark Antony. Her apparent self-sacrifice at the hands of Rome marked the end of Ptolemaic rule in Egypt. This incredible artifact is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this ambitious project, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access and enjoyment. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, and if you have interesting items in your surroundings that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can help shape this extraordinary digital collection.