Event Reconquest of the Kingdom of Palmyra

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Roman Emperor Aurelian reconquered the secessionist Kingdom of Palmyra.

Chronology

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  • January 273: Emperor Aurelian subjected the cities of Apamea, Larissa and Arethusa, which spontaneously opened their gates to him.
  • January 273: Emperor Aurelian subjected the cities of Apamea, Larissa and Arethusa, which spontaneously opened their gates to him.
  • July 272: Battle of Immae.
  • January 273: Battle of Emesa.
  • January 274: Siege of Palmyra.
  • July 272: Battle of Immae.
  • January 273: In the meantime, the Emperor sent Probus to subjugate Egypt and headed towards Palmyra crossing the desert.
  • July 272: The day after the battle, Aurelian arrived in Antioch where he found the city almost deserted: in fact, most of the inhabitants, frightened by the arrival of the Roman army, had fled.
  • January 273: Battle of Emesa.
  • January 273: In his obedience, Aurelian reduced the province of Bithynia without encountering resistance and took Ancyra and Tyana.