Topic
Emesa, Battle of
Subject Violence
272 CE
The Battle of Emesa is fought in 272 between Roman and Palmyran forces.
The Romans are led by Emperor Aurelian, while the Palmyrans are led by Queen Zenobia and her general Zabdas.
Groups
- Syria Palæstina, Roman province of (Judea, Samaria, and Idumea)
- Persian Empire, Sassanid, or Sasanid
- Roman Empire (Rome): Non-dynastic
- Osroene (Roman province)
- Palmyrene Empire
Cite this entry
Moran, J. (n.d.). Emesa, Battle of. History Atlas. Retrieved 13 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/topics/emesa-battle-of/
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