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272| 200–700 | Central America [statistics and demography] | The Zapotec site of Monte Albán in Central America is at its peak in this period. It may have had 30,000 or more inhabitants. It is the centre of a complex of public buildings, temples, and dwellings that cover 40 sq km/15 sq mi. | | 272 | Roman Empire, Egypt, Syria [wars] | The Roman emperor Aurelian sends his commander Marcus Probus to restore Roman rule in Egypt, and himself advances on Queen Zenobia's capital, Palmyra, which he takes after a difficult campaign. Zenobia is captured; her life is spared but her advisor, the Greek philosopher Longinus, is put to death. Having retraced his steps across the Bosporus, Aurelian receives the news that Palmyra has revolted. He returns and suppresses the revolt, this time dealing more harshly with the city. |
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