Students use maps and sources to undertake inquiry around location of Palmyra and the location of the site determine possible historical influences on the ancient city (Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, of Palmyra Persian, Mesopotamian, Sasanid, Parthian) Students engage in discussion and develop own view of Palmyra: uniqueness of its geographical position, Silk Road, isolation, frontier, travel, trade, warfare and culture the development of the city from an agricultural village to Inquiry question: How might the location of Palmyra influence the amount of information the hub of the Silk Road we have about this ancient city and its occupants? Consider issues of isolation, trade route, length of occupation etc. The influence of eastern and western traditions on language, art, architecture and religion in Palmyra, eg and central Asian cultures investigate the Importance and contribution of Palmyra in 3rdC and earlier: historical context of Palmyra and the Silk Students read Smith chapter. Produce a timeline of major events for Palmyra from Ancient A Three Thousand Year History. Trevor Road in CE 3rdC Palmyrene invasion and control of Egypt, Arabia, Galatia, Asia Minor and disruption to Bryce. OUP. (2014) Chapter 17 Roman Empire Rome Empress Zenobia: Palmyra's Rebel Queen. By Pat Southern. Continuum. (2008) Chapter 2 Palmyra’s role as a Locate evidence of independence of Palmyra 'caravan city' on the - The Parthian Shot - Japanese language clip showing east-west trade route Parthian horseback warfare technique and meeting place for Address the nature and importance of caravan cities during this period. cultural various cultures exchange, spread of ideas, wealth etc. economic and cultural exchange in Palmyra, Students undertake group investigation to consider one or all of the following: eg the collection of Communication and reach of Palmyra taxes, trade links with Wealth of Palmyra India and China Allies Warfare - style and tactics Buildings - create a Roman (Aurelian’s) attitude towards Religious and political views and climate in Palmyra in 270CE Aramaic and Palmyrene language and culture
the location of the site of Palmyra the development of the city from an agricultural village to the hub of the Silk Road The influence of eastern and western traditions on language, art, architecture and religion in Palmyra, eg and central Asian cultures Students use maps and sources to undertake inquiry around location of Palmyra and determine possible historical influences on the ancient city (Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Persian, Mesopotamian, Sasanid, Parthian) Students engage in discussion and develop own view of Palmyra: uniqueness of its geographical position, Silk Road, isolation, frontier, travel, trade, warfare and culture Inquiry question: How might the location of Palmyra influence the amount of information we have about this ancient city and its occupants? Consider issues of isolation, trade route, length of occupation etc. investigate the historical context of Palmyra and the Silk Road in CE 3rdC Roman Empire Palmyra’s role as a 'caravan city' on the east-west trade route and meeting place for various cultures economic and cultural exchange in Palmyra, eg the collection of taxes, trade links with India and China Importance and contribution of Palmyra in 3rdC and earlier: Students read Smith chapter. Produce a timeline of major events for Palmyra from Palmyrene invasion and control of Egypt, Arabia, Galatia, Asia Minor and disruption to Rome Locate evidence of independence of Palmyra Address the nature and importance of caravan cities during this period. cultural exchange, spread of ideas, wealth etc. Students undertake group investigation to consider one or all of the following: Communication and reach of Palmyra Wealth of Palmyra Allies Warfare - style and tactics Buildings - create a Roman (Aurelian’s) attitude towards Religious and political views and climate in Palmyra in 270CE Aramaic and Palmyrene language and culture Ancient A Three Thousand Year History. Trevor Bryce. OUP. (2014) Chapter 17 Empress Zenobia: Palmyra's Rebel Queen. By Pat Southern. Continuum. (2008) Chapter 2 - The Parthian Shot - Japanese language clip showing Parthian horseback warfare technique