العلاقات التدمرية الرومانية خلال حكم الملكة الزباء: دراسة تاريخية

Abstract EN

Many kingdoms appeared in the north of the Arabian Peninsula.

such kingdoms played a critical role in the ancient Arab history.

one of such kingdoms is palmyra which was characterized by its relationships with other big empires at that time such as the roman empire.

therefore, the present study seeks to highlight the Palmyrene-Roman relationships during the reign of the queen al-Zabaa (Zenobia) who was able to extend her power over wide and important regions which became a source of tension for both byzantine and Sasanian empires.

the present study also aims to explain the causes of the struggle between the two empires.

by doing this, it provides a clear vision about the nature and type of the relationships during that period.

throughout the study, the commercial rank of palmyra city is evident because of its geographic and strategic location.

such a pivotal location led to a strong competition and economic conflict between palmyra and many empires of that time.

further, the research study shows the great role played by the queen al-Zabaa for guarding the palmyra kingdom and securing its boundaries.

she stood against the roman emperors and was a worthy opponent.

the queen al-Zabaa resisted many roman onslaughts to occupy the city of palmyra, and she entered into a long military conflict with the emperor Aurelian.

eventually, such military conflicts led to the defeat and fall of palmyra at the hands of the Roman forces in 273 A.D.