Historical figures in Roman Syria

The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 48 BC to 326. The most recorded lives are Cleopatra, Constantine the Great and Helena, mother of Constantine I. Among them Royalty, Military Leaders and Political Leaders, across the Ancient World and the Roman Empire.

Notable people

  1. Cleopatra

    in 48 BC

    1 moment here

    Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (born early 69 BC, possibly late 70 BC; died 10 or 12 August 30 BC) was the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt.…

  2. Constantine the Great

    in 297

    1 moment here

    Roman emperor from 306 to 337. Born at Naissus, Constantine served under Diocletian and Galerius in the eastern empire, joined his father in Britain,…

  3. Helena, mother of Constantine I

    in 326

    1 moment here

    Flavia Julia Helena, later Augusta, was the mother of Constantine I. The surviving evidence supports only a sparse itinerary: a traditional Bithynian…

Moments

  1. 48 BC Raised an invasion force in Syria Cleopatra
  2. 297 Fights in Syria Constantine the Great
  3. 326 Eastern provincial tour Helena, mother of Constantine I

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