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  1. Zenobia - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Zenobia | Queen of Palmyra, Syria, Death, & Facts | Britannica

    Mar 10, 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 …

  3. Zenobia - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 14, 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 …

  4. Queen Zenobia: The Charismatic Empress of Ancient Syria

    Jul 7, 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 …

  5. How Did Zenobia Become One of the Most Powerful Women of …

    May 1, 2020 · In the 3rd century AD, Queen Zenobia, natively know as Bath Zabbai, was a fierce ruler of Palmyra, a region in modern day Syria. Throughout her life, Zenobia became known as …

  6. Zenobia: The rebel queen who defied Rome - History Skills

    From the pages of antiquity emerges the remarkable figure of Zenobia, the 3rd-century queen who boldly led the Palmyrene Empire and staged a significant rebellion against the mighty …

  7. Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East - All …

    Feb 16, 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 …

  8. Queen Zenobia of Palmyra: Facts & Accomplishments

    Aug 27, 2020 · Queen Zenobia of Palmyra (ca.240-274 AD) faced a power vacuum following the death of her husband and the disintegration of Roman power in the Near East. To ensure …

  9. Zenobia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Zenobia (240 – c. 275 Greek: Ζηνοβία) was a queen who ruled in the 3rd century over the Palmyrene Empire in what is today Syria. She led a famous revolt against the Roman Empire. …

  10. Zenobia Ancient Rebel Queen of Syria - National Geographic

    Herbert Gustave Schmalz’s 1888 picture re-creates the moment when Zenobia must finally submit to Roman authority and surrender her empire. This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered …

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