Septimia Zenobia (Palmyrene Aramaic: 𐡡𐡶𐡦𐡡𐡩 ‎, Bat-Zabbai; c. 240 – c. 274) was a third-century queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria. Many legends surround her ancestry; she was probably not a commoner, and she married the ruler of the city, Odaenathus.

7 Jan 2025 · Zenobia (died after 274) was the queen of the Roman colony of Palmyra, in present-day Syria, from 267 or 268 to 272. She conquered several of Rome’s eastern provinces before she was subjugated by the emperor Aurelian (ruled 270–275).

14 Sep 2014 · Zenobia (b. c. 240 CE, death date unknown) was the queen of the Palmyrene Empire who challenged the authority of Rome during the latter part of the period of Roman history known as The Crisis of the Third Century (235-284 CE also known as The Imperial Crisis), defined by constant civil war allowing for break-away regions to form governments.

7 Aug 2023 · Zenobia, queen regent of the Palmyrene Empire, claimed her imperial title in 272 AD as a bloody showdown unfolded at the confluence of two empires: the Sassanian empire in the east and the waning Roman empire in the west.

7 Jul 2023 · Queen Zenobia stands as a remarkable figure in ancient history, known for her intelligence, bravery, military prowess, and diplomatic skill. As the queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria, she expanded her territory, fostered cultural growth, and defended her people against the mighty Roman Empire.

16 Feb 2018 · Zenobia was the Queen of the Palmyrene Empire from 267 to 272 A.D. Under her rule, Palmyra expanded from modern Syria all the way from Iraq through Turkey and into Egypt. Although not much is known of Zenobia’s ancestry, she was likely of noble descent, and may have even been a descendant of Cleopatra.

31 Aug 2023 · Queen Zenobia of Palmyra is a figure of legendary resilience and ambition, and her life story charts a remarkable trajectory from Palmyrene noblewoman to challenger of the Roman Empire. Here’s a concise overview of the rise and fall of Queen Zenobia:

1 Jan 2015 · According to the Historia Augusta, the Palymerene queen, Zenobia was captured by the emperor Aurelian and paraded through the streets of Rome in gold chains and jewellery during his triumph parade. Who was this Zenobia, and why was she treated by the Romans in such a manner?

27 Aug 2023 · Zenobia adeptly managed her expanding empire, engaging in multifaceted diplomacy and strategic economic endeavors. She brokered trade agreements, navigated diplomatic negotiations with the Sassanid Persians, and annexed territories, all while operating largely autonomously, without seeking Rome’s approval or aligning with its ...

26 May 2024 · In the 3rd century AD, a remarkable woman rose from the deserts of Syria to forge an empire that rivaled Rome‘s might. Her name was **Zenobia**, and for a brief, glorious period, she ruled the Roman East as the warrior queen of Palmyra.