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✧ Zenobia ✧

Zenobia (c. 240 – c. 274) was the queen of the Palmyrene Empire. Her husband Odaenathus became king in 260 and elevated Palmyra's power in the Near East by defeating the Sassanians and stabilizing the Roman East. After his assassination, she became the regent of her son Vaballathus and held de facto power throughout his reign. In 270, Zenobia launc...

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Despite its brief existence, the #PalmyreneEmpire is remembered for having been ruled by one of the most ambitious and powerful #women in #antiquity, #QueenZenobia. It is also hailed in #Syria, where it plays an important role as an icon in Syrian nationalism.

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