description Palmyrene Empire Overview
Short-lived breakaway Roman state in the eastern Mediterranean ruled by Queen Zenobia from Palmyra in modern Syria, at its peak controlling Egypt and much of the Levant before Rome crushed it in 273 CE.
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Who ruled the Palmyrene Empire?
The Palmyrene Empire was ruled by Queen Zenobia from the city of Palmyra in modern Syria. Her son Vaballathus was also presented as a ruler during the break with Rome.
When did the Palmyrene Empire exist?
It was a short-lived breakaway state during the third century CE. Rome defeated it in 273 CE.
How large did the Palmyrene Empire become?
At its height it controlled Palmyra, Egypt, and much of the Levant. Its expansion took advantage of the Roman Empire's wider third-century crisis.
How did Rome defeat the Palmyrene Empire?
Emperor Aurelian led the Roman campaign against Palmyra. Roman victories in the East ended Zenobia's independent rule by 273 CE.
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