Zenobia was a 3rd-century Queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria, who led a famous revolt against the Roman Empire. The second wife of King Septimius Odaenathus, Zenobia became queen of the Palmyrene Empire following Odaenathus' death in 267. By 269, Zenobia had expanded the empire, conquering Egypt and expelling the Roman prefect, Tenagino Probus, who was beheaded after he led an attempt to recapture the territory. She ruled over Egypt until 274, when she was defeated and taken as a hostage to Rome by Emperor Aurelian.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... ki/Zenobia View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Conquerors • Empires • Royalty • Capricorn • December 23 • Egypt • Middle East • Roman Age • Rulers • Syria • 3rd Century AD • Women • People