Palmyra timeline - Cinta de tiempo

Palmyra began to expand beyond its northern bank

The tower tombs in the Valley of Tombs and city temples began to be built

Pompey organised a series of Roman provinces along the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean

Palmyra gained control of Arabia's southern trade routes

Palmyrenes built a trade route to the Euphrates

Hadrian visited Palmyra and gave the city tax-exempt status

Apex of Palmyra's power and influence

Palmyra was captured by Emperor Aurelian • Palmyra rebelled • The city was then sacked • Palmyra was reduced to a key military outpost

Hellenistic Seleucid period

Roman period

1st Century CE • Palmyra was annexed by Emperor Tiberius • Romans defined the city's boundaries • Palmyra mostly retained internal independence • Intensive construction (walls and the Temple of Bel)

2nd Century CE • Expansion of Palmyra • Inclusion in trade routes

3rd Century CE • Rome faced a series of crises • (e.g. civil war & plagues)