The Romans Theater, Syria

As is familiar to anyone with even a passing interest in ancient history, the Romans wrested control of the Mediterranean from the successors of Alexander. After hard fighting they deposed the kings who succeeded Alexander and replaced them with governors from Rome. The underlying culture, Semitic with a veneer of Greek, did not change under their rule. During the course of the Roman Empires expansion, many regions with their own distinctive characteristics were assimilated There are therefore extensive Roman period remains from many areas outside of the Italian heartland. These were made under Roman jurisdiction, and some embody Roman conceptions of art, but they should not simply be considered as Roman. The Roman designation is therefore an oversimplification, as from the beginning the Roman Empire was a universal one. There were Roman Emperors from many different lineages, and it is not surprising that Syria, with an ancient culture and vast wealth, also contributed leaders to the Empire. Rome also faced some stark challenges for world supremacy from the East. Perhaps the best example is Zenobia.

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[DjSyrian]

GREAT VID BRO.

5*

added to my favs. =)

[PrettySyrianGirl]

Great video, I love history:-)

[oujanamir]

very nice