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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
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The Temple of Bel, Palmyra |
| One of the major monuments of Palmyra, the Temple of Bel marries Greco Roman temple architecture with Semitic religious features. More. Labels: palmyra, roman empire, temple |
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
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Burial Jars Dating Back to Third Century Found in Palmyra |
| The Syrian and Japanese Archaeological Expedition uncovered 13 individual graves during their work at the private burial chamber number 129 located near the Northern defensive wall of the ancient city of Palmyra. More. Labels: dig, grave, palmyra, roman empire |
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| Tuesday, September 22, 2009 |
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Palmyra and Its Empire: Zenobia's Revolt against Rome |
In the twilight of the third century C.E., the unity of the Western world was threatened by financial crisis, invasion, and plague. The Syrian city Palmyra had long protected Rome against Persian invasion, but under its queen Zenobia, Palmyra broke away from Roman hegemony. The Roman Empire had never been closer to disintegration, nor had it suffered so much before at the hands of a woman.
This volume is the first comprehensive historical treatment in any language of Roman Syria, the revolt of Zenobia, and the city of Palmyra.
Labels: palmyra, roman empire, syria, Zenobia |
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