This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire equal to Rome.

PALMYRA, Syria (AP) — The stately remnants of 2,000-year-old columns and temples rise from the sand in the ancient city of Palmyra, known to locals as the “Bride of the Desert.” Once the capital of a ...

When Palmyra fell to modern destruction, the world remembered its temples, but not always its most extraordinary ruler, Queen Zenobia, who turned a desert trading city into a rival of Rome. This ...

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Syria's Education Ministry is considering removing from the school curriculum, Queen Zenobia, one of the country's most emblematic icons. Among the controversial proposals is a drive to do away with ...

A desert oasis surrounded by palm trees in central Syria, Palmyra is also a strategic crossroads linking the Syrian capital Damascus with the country’s east and neighboring Iraq. Home to 65,000 people ...