Zenobia's Palmyrene Empire

Timeline

1. 267–270Palmyra · SyriaThe Palmyrene noble family of Odaenathus rose in prominence within Rome's eastern defenses; his wife Zenobia, after her husband's death, served as regent in the name of their young son, gradually taking control of military and political affairs in eastern Syria.
2. 270–272Egypt and eastern Asia Minor · Asia MinorZenobia sent armies to occupy Egypt and control the trade routes of eastern Asia Minor, proclaiming independence with the title Augusta, forming a separatist empire stretching from Syria to Egypt.
3. 272Palmyra · SyriaRoman Emperor Aurelian led an eastern campaign, defeating Palmyrene forces at Antioch and Emesa, capturing the city of Palmyra and capturing Zenobia; the separatist regime quickly collapsed.