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Battle of Immae 272

Battle of Immae: AurelianusPalmyra272
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year272Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationTurkeyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictPalmyrene WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsPalmyrene EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates36.2379, 36.5695Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Immae was fought in 272 between the Roman army of Emperor Aurelian, and the armies of the Palmyrene Empire, whose leader, Empress Zenobia, had usurped Roman control over the eastern provinces.

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Location

36.2379, 36.5695 · Turkey

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