# CLASSICS 523: Palmyra and the Palmyrenes | UW–Madison

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## course

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### subjects

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### title

PALMYRA AND THE PALMYRENES

### description

Explores the history and culture of ancient Palmyra. Topics considered during the first half of the course will include the city-state's art, architecture, economy, religion, and foreign relations - including with the Roman and Sassanian Empires. Also explores issues of identity and reception centered on the following questions: How did Palmyrenes in the service of the Roman army retain their ethnic identity while also integrating into Roman society? How is ancient Palmyrene society remembered and used by modern cultures to promote diverse political goals? and What effects do museum collection and display and academic publication have on our perception of ancient Palmyra?

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* Palmyrene art, architecture, economy, religion, and foreign relations
* Ethnic identity integration in the Roman army
* Modern political use of ancient Palmyrene history

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* Critical evaluation of museum display and academic publication

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#### quick take

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.80 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades).

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###### count

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#### terms

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