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Palmyra
Palmyra was a rich desert city on trade roads. Queen Zenobia ruled there.
More to know
Camel trains carried goods between the Mediterranean and lands farther east. Zenobia’s kingdom grew fast, then Rome fought back.
What happened here
about AD 270–272
Zenobia’s stand
Zenobia ruled in her son’s name and challenged Rome. Emperor Aurelian defeated her. Her life after that is uncertain.
We are not sure of every detail.