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Synopsis: Drusilla marries the Emesene Priest-King Gaius Julius Sohaemus. Rome and Parthia go to war over Armenia.
“Our ancestors worshipped the Sun, and they were not that foolish.
It makes sense to revere the Sun and the stars, for we are their children.” – Carl Sagan
Syria and adjacent regions:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Syria_55AD.jpg
Emesene family tree:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/10_Emesenes_55AD.pdf
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