 Cleopatra visited Rome on more than one occasion, residing in Caesar's villa just outside Rome across the Tiber.Late in 48 BC, Caesar was again appointed dictator, with a term of one year.After spending the first months of 47 BC in Egypt, Caesar went to the Middle East, where he annihilated the king of Pontus; his victory was so swift and complete that he mocked Pompey's previous victories over such poor enemies.