The Empire
Zenobia
She was queen of Palmyra and challenged Rome.
Years. About AD 240 to after AD 274
Not from the city of Rome
We are not sure. Her birth year, death year, and life after capture are all uncertain.
Three short facts
- 1She ruled for her young son.
- 2Her control spread into Egypt and Asia Minor.
- 3Emperor Aurelian defeated her around AD 272.
The story
Zenobia was bold, educated, and good at using a moment of Roman weakness.
Palmyra’s soldiers took a wide eastern realm.
It did not last.
Aurelian’s army won.
Zenobia was captured.