Al-Ababeed

Al-Ababeed (Arabic: العبابيد, lit. 'The Anarchy') 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.

Al-Ababeed
العبابيد
GenreHistorical fiction
Created byBassam Al-Mulla
Starring
Country of originSyria
Original language(s)Arabic
No. of episodes22
Release
Original release1997 (1997)

In the show, the role of Zenobia of Palmyra is played by famous Syrian actress Raghda.[1] Zenobia's struggle against the Roman empire is used allegorically to represent the struggles of the Palestinian people to gain self determination.[2]

The series was watched and admired by millions all across the Arab World.[1]

Cast

The cast was as follows:[3]

  • Raghda as Queen Zenobia
  • Abdul Rahman Al Rashi as Emperor Aurelian
  • Salloum Haddad as Elahbel
  • Rashid Assaf as Malko
  • Muna Wassef as Qamra
  • Asaad Fedda as al-Munzer
  • May Skaf as Taima
  • Caresse Bashar as Anagheem
  • Samar Kokash as Najda
  • Nizar Sharaby as Cassius Longinus
  • Bassam Kousa as Amrisha
  • Abdul Hakim Quotaifan as Zabbai
  • Hatem Ali as Moqimo
  • Hani El-Romani as the priest
  • Adnan Barakat as al-Numan
  • Sabah Al-Jazayeri as Nargese
  • Ahmed Rafea as Emilius
  • Yassin Arnaaot as Claudian
  • Adham El Molla as Muhareb
  • Laila Jabr as Dala
  • Mohammed al Rashi as Waeel
  • Abd el-Rahman Abo el-Qaem as Aylami
  • Fadwa Mohsen as Mabruka
  • Hossam Tahsen Beek as the Queen's messenger
  • Hala Shawkat as Malko's Mother
  • Saiful Din Subayie as Naheel
  • Abed Fahed as Ma'ani
  • Zeyad Saad as Nasr el-Lat
  • Maher Salibiy as Yamleko

References

  1. Southern, Pat (2008). Empress Zenobia: Palmyra's Rebel Queen. A&C Black. p. 1. ISBN 9781441142481.
  2. C. Sahner, Christian (2014). Among the Ruins: Syria Past and Present. Oxford University Press. p. 134. ISBN 9780199396702.
  3. Al-Ababeed Cast - El Cinema
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