Queen Zenobia’s Last Look Upon Palmyra – Herbert Schmalz Zenobia 240–74 was a 3rd century Syrian queen of the Palmyrene Empire, who led a revolt against the Roman Empire.  The second wife of King Septimius Odaenathus, Zenobia became queen of the Palmyrene Empire, following Odaenathus’ death in 267. By 269, Zenobia had expanded the…

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