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Palmyrene Empire
The Palmyrene Empire was a short-lived breakaway from the Roman Empire led from the Syrian oasis city of Palmyra by Queen Zenobia. It briefly controlled Syria, Egypt and much of Anatolia before Emperor Aurelian reconquered it.
Key facts
| Dates | 270 CE – 273 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia, Africa |
| Capital | Palmyra |
| Founder | Zenobia (as regent for her son Vaballathus) |
| Religion(s) | Palmyrene religion |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.