Al-Ababeed
Al-Ababeed () was a Syrian soap opera and historical fiction centered around the 3rd century Syrian kingdom of Palmyra which aired in the Ramadan season of 1997. In the show, the role of Zenobia of Palmyra is played by famous Syrian actress Raghda. Zenobia's struggle against the Roman empire is used allegorically to represent the struggles of the Palestinian people to gain self determination. The series was watched and admired by millions all across the Arab World. Cast. The cast was as follows: