Zenobia’s Revolt and the Distinctive Features of Palmyrene Society in the Roman East in the 3rd century AD
The project aims to address the following question: Zenobia enjoyed widespread support amongst the upper ranks of Palmyren society in her quest for pre-eminence and regional status. This must have reflected a strong political ambition and a consensus amongst Palmyra’s most prominent citizens, and may well have provided Zenobia with the appropriate high-ranking social background to assume the role she did. How did Zenobia and her supporters secure the resources to fight effectively? How did Palmyra, an oasis city on the fringes of the Roman Empire, possess the military and financial strength to play a part in the armed conflict between the two warring empires, Rome and Persia, which dominated the middle decades of the 3rd century?
Selection process
Evaluation of qualifications.Interview on:- discussion on submitted qualifications and publications- assessment of skills and knowledge in the field of roman history of the late antique period.The interview will be held in Italian
Admission requirements:- PhD or equivalent degree obtained abroad;- Scientific and professional CV suitable for the postdoctoral position.Other relevant qualificationsa) Educational background- PhD in Ancient History with particular reference to Roman History (STAN-01/B)- Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Ancient Historyb) Research activity in the scientific field of the position:- participation to projects- participation in conferences as a speakerc) Scientific publications in the field of Roman History (STAN-01/B)Languages: Ancient Greek, Latin, English, German. Foreign candidates must have adequate knowledge of Italian language