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Raphia
Genus of flowering plants in the palm family
Raffia palms are members of the genus Raphia. The Malagasy name rafia is derived from fia "to squeeze juice". The genus contains about twenty species of
Raffia_palm
Battle of the Syrian Wars (217 BC)
The Battle of Raphia was fought on 22 June 217 BC near modern Rafah between the forces of Ptolemy IV Philopator, king and pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt and
Battle_of_Raphia
Palestinian city in southern Gaza Strip
Rapiḫi or 𒊏𒉿𒄷 Rapiḫu by the Assyrians, Ῥαφία Rhaphíā by the Greeks, Raphia by the Romans, and Rafh by the Arab Caliphate. Raphiah was a pagan city
Rafah
Ancient inscribed stone stela dating from ancient Egypt
The Raphia Decree is an ancient inscribed stone stela dating from ancient Egypt. It comprises the second of the Ptolemaic Decrees issued by a synod of
Raphia_Decree
Species of palm
Raphia farinifera is a tropical African palm tree occurring in lowland riparian and swamp forest, also around human habitations and cultivated locations
Raphia_farinifera
Palm family of flowering plants
arranged at the top of the stem, with the sole exception of the king raphia (Raphia vinifera variety nigerica) which has opposite pairs of fronds. The leaves
Arecaceae
Species of grass
Raphia vinifera, the West African piassava palm, bamboo palm or West African bass fibre is a palm tree species in the genus Raphia. It is native to Benin
Raphia_vinifera
Species of palm
Raphia regalis is a species of flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria
Raphia_regalis
Species of palm
Raphia sudanica is a palm species in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Western Africa, where it is locally used for construction purposes. Cosiaux,
Raphia_sudanica
Topics referred to by the same term
Battle of Raphia (720 BC), a battle between Pharonic Egypt and Assyria, at Rafah, during the reign of Pharaoh Osorkon IV Battle of Raphia (217 BC), a
Battle_of_Rafah
Species of moth
Raphia frater, the brother moth or simply the brother, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from Nova Scotia west, across the forested regions
Raphia_frater
Species of palm
Raphia taedigera is a palm species in the family Arecaceae, colloquially known as yolilla in Central American Spanish. It is naturally found in Central
Raphia_taedigera
Species of palm
Raphia australis, the giant palm, Kosi Palm, or rafia, is a species of raffia palm in the family Arecaceae. It is found around Kosi Bay in southern Mozambique
Raphia_australis
Board wargame
The Battle of Raphia, 217 B.C. is a board wargame published by Game Designers' Workshop (GDW) in 1977 that simulates the Battle of Raphia during the Syrian
The Battle of Raphia, 217 B.C.
The_Battle_of_Raphia,_217_B.C.
Species of palm
Raphia hookeri is a palm species in the family Arecaceae or Palmae. It is found in Western and Central Africa, where it is locally used to make palm wine
Raphia_hookeri
Genus of moths
America. Raphia aethiops Raphia approximata Raphia corax Raphia frater Grote, 1864 Raphia hybris Hübner, 1813 Raphia illarioni Raphia obsoleta Raphia peusteria
Raphia_(moth)
Egyptian pharaoh
ally. However, the coalition was defeated in battle at Raphia. Reʾe fled back to Egypt, Raphia and Gaza were looted and Hanunu was burnt alive by the
Osorkon_IV
Index of plants with the same common name
Dypsis, specifically Dypsis lutescens, native to Madagascar Raphia, specifically Raphia vinifera, native to Nigeria Rhapis excelsa, probably native to
Bamboo_palm
Army of the Ptolemaic Kingdom
evinced in 217 BC with the victory over the Seleucids at the Battle of Raphia, the Ptolemaic Kingdom itself fell into decline and by the time of Julius
Ptolemaic_army
Calendar year
Ptolemy IV crush the Seleucid army under Antiochus III in the Battle of Raphia near Gaza. The realization of their military importance leads to demands
217_BC
4th Pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt (r. 221–204 BC)
empire, which culminated in a decisive Ptolemaic victory at the Battle of Raphia, one of the largest battles of the whole Hellenistic Age. In the final years
Ptolemy_IV_Philopator
Nigeria research institute
center into genetic improvement, production and processing of oil palm, Raphia, date, coconut, Shea and ornamental palms. The Executive Director of the
Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research
Nigeria_Institute_for_Oil_Palm_Research
Ancient Egyptian religious decrees
Alexandria and Decree of Canopus), another under Ptolemy IV Philopator (the Raphia Decree), and others under Ptolemy V Epiphanes (the Decree of Memphis and
Ptolemaic_synodal_decrees
Day of the year
calendar; 192 days remain until the end of the year. 217 BC – Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid
June_22
Pre-colonial West-Central African state
lead ingots, and lengths of cloth (ibuunu for imported cloth, ntaa for raphia cloth), which all had rough exchange rates for each other, although bartering
Tio_Kingdom
Species of bird
Mtunzini. Its distribution is linked to the presence of the Raffia palm Raphia australis at all permanently occupied sites, and the existence of this species
Palm-nut_vulture
Ancient infantry formation
(275 BC) Battle of the Aous (274 BC) Battle of Sellasia (222 BC) Battle of Raphia (217 BC) Battle of Panium (200 BC) Battle of Cynoscephalae (197 BC) Battle
Macedonian_phalanx
umbraculifera) of India. The largest leaves belong to either Gunnera manicata, Raphia regalis, Manicaria saccifera, Marojejya darianii, Johannesteijsmannia altifrons
List_of_largest_plants
Species of palm tree
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Serenoa
Library in ancient Alexandria, Egypt
political power of Ptolemaic Egypt began to decline. After the Battle of Raphia in 217 BC, Ptolemaic power became increasingly unstable. There were uprisings
Library_of_Alexandria
1996 Cameroonian film
Cinematography Nurith Aviv Edited by Aurelie Ricard Distributed by Les Films Du Raphia ZDF - Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Release date 1996 (1996) Running time
Clando
Ancient Celtic peoples of Europe
island in the Nile River. Galatians also participated at the victory at Raphia in 217 BC under Ptolemy IV Philopator, and continued to serve as mercenaries
Gauls
Species of plant in the palm family
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Coconut
Region of Syria in classical antiquity
Ptolemaic Empire named Ptolemy Thrasea, having fought in the 217 BCE Battle of Raphia, defected to the Seleucid king Antiochus III the Great. Antiochus gave him
Coele-Syria
Period of eastern Mediterranean history from 323 to 30 BC
wars, over the region of Coele-Syria. Ptolemy IV won the great battle of Raphia (217 BC) against the Seleucids, using native Egyptians trained as phalangites
Hellenistic_period
Decree passed by a council of priests, inscribed on the Rosetta Stone
siege of Lycopolis. Decree of Canopus for Ptolemy III Decree of Memphis, or Raphia Decree, for Ptolemy IV Nubayrah Stele Silverstein (2023) Parkinson et al
Rosetta_Stone_decree
Historically recognized genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Daemonorops
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Wodyetia
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Borassus
Tribe of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Plectocomiinae
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Bismarckia
Genus of palms
well-drained soils. This particular palm can often be found mixed with Raphia palms in swamps and depressions. Manicaria saccifera is easy to identify
Manicaria
Species of plant in the family Arecaceae
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Satranala
Seleucids' attempts to restore vassalage. Syrian Wars (217–145 BC) Battle of Raphia Battle of Panium Battle of the Oenoparus Antigonid Macedonia Seleucid Empire
List of wars involving Iran (before 1979)
List_of_wars_involving_Iran_(before_1979)
Tribe of palms
Central Africa Eremospatha – Africa Laccosperma – Africa Subtribe Raphiinae Raphia – Africa, Madagascar, parts of South America Subtribe Mauritiinae – northern
Lepidocaryeae
Greek term for a special military detachment
They were recruited from the Medes and their neighbors. At the battle of Raphia, the Ptolemaic forces included 3,000 Hypaspists under Eurylochus the Magnesian
Agema
State of Nigeria
Harungana madagascariensis, Strophanthus preussii, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Raphia spp. The interior of the forest is very shady and as a result a wide variety
Rivers_State
Palm wine liquor popular in Benin
various species: the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), raffia palm (Raphia vinifera), or palmyra palm (Borassus aethiopium). After harvesting, the
Sodabi
Genus of plant, Coco de Mer
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Lodoicea
Archaeology done in the town of Igbo-Ukwu, Nigeria
attributed to Ficus trees, and leaf/grass fibers were chiefly attributed to Raphia palms. The use of these fibers represents an old weaving tradition from
Archaeology_of_Igbo-Ukwu
Thessalian military officer
to Polybius, he did good service in the war, especially at the Battle of Raphia in 217 BC. He is also known for kidnapping and raping a young maiden serving
Echecrates_of_Thessaly
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Heterospathe
Natural park in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria
Harungana madagascariensis, Strophanthus preussii, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Raphia spp. The interior of the forest is very shady, and as a result a wide variety
Finima_Nature_Park
Geographic region in West Asia
"Palestine extends, from 31° to 33° 20' N. latitude. Its southwest point (at Raphia, Tell Rifaḥ, southwest of Gaza) is about 34° 15' E. longitude, and its northwest
Palestine_(region)
Species of butterfly
lutescens, Phoenix reclinata, Phoenix dactylifera, Phoenix canariensis, Raphia, Borassus and Cocos species. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zophopetes
Zophopetes_dysmephila
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Sabal
Conflict between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemy engaged and defeated the long-delayed Antiochus in the Battle of Raphia, the largest battle since the Battle of Ipsus over eighty years earlier
Syrian_Wars
Species of amphibian
streams, while the central African ones breed in still-water ponds, marshes, raphia swamps and creeks. It is a very common and adaptable species that is unlikely
Amnirana_albolabris
One hundred years, from 300 BC to 201 BC
in the Third Syrian War, but is defeated by Ptolemy IV at the Battle of Raphia. 216 BC: Hannibal famously crushed the Roman legions at the Battle of Cannae
3rd_century_BC
Tribe of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Ancistrophyllinae
Extinct subspecies of elephant
B. (2016). "Elephant Size in Antiquity: DNA Evidence and the Battle of Raphia". Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte. 65: 53–65. doi:10.25162/historia-2016-0004
North_African_elephant
Greco-Roman city that was established in Amman
after the defeat of the Seleucids near Rafah during the 217 BC Battle of Raphia. Ptolemic hegemony only ended with Seleucid victory in the 200 BC Battle
Philadelphia_(Amman)
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Lanonia
Index of articles associated with the same name
inland Raphia, Gaza and inland Anthedon". (Pliny, Historia Naturalis, V,14.) Josephus mentions a coastal Rhinocolura near Gaza, Anthedon and Raphia. (Josephus
Rhinocorura
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Juania
River in Nigeria and Benin
papyrus, and Paspalum vaginatum) and palms (such as Pandanus candelabrum, Raphia hookeri, and Phoenix reclinata). According to research, Yewa rivers alongside
Yewa_River
War in Crete, c. 220– c. 216 BC
Allaria, Philon the Knossian, Eurylochus of Crete, Zelys the Gortynian at Raphia 217 BC; Lagoras, Kambylos and Bolis at the siege of Sardis 215/13 BC) can
Lyttian_War
Species of palm
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Tahina_spectabilis
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Kerriodoxa
Elephant trained and guided by humans for combat
the case with Ptolemaic armies: Polybius reports that at the battle of Raphia in 217 BC the elephants of Ptolemy IV carried turrets; these elephants were
War_elephant
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Masoala
Species of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Lemurophoenix_halleuxii
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Leopoldinia
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Loxococcus
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Phoenicophorium
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Jubaea
Low-ranked armed warriors of Ancient Egypt
increasingly important roles alongside the Greek army likely since the battle of Raphia in 217 BCE. They are thought to have exerted increasing social pressure
Machimoi
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Astrocaryum
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Ponapea
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Carpoxylon
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Adonidia
Wargame and roleplaying game publisher
Series 120 The Race for Tunis 1992 Frank Chadwick wargame The Battle of Raphia, 217 B.C. 1977 Marc Miller wargame Series 120 Red Army 1982 John Astell
Game_Designers'_Workshop
Tribe of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Attaleinae
(Crataegus) mulberries (Morus) palm trees (several genera including Phoenix, Raphia and others) bietou or boneseed (Chrysanthemoides) cotoneaster or firethorn
Bird_food_plants
Herbarium in London
The distinctive fan palm leaves and fruit clusters of Raphia australis mounted as herbarium specimens, showing how different parts of the plant are preserved
Kew_Herbarium
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Calyptrogyne
Former city of ancient Caria, Anatolia
Alabanda (Μενέδημος), a Greek general who participated in the Battle of Raphia Theodoret (mentioned in 451) Zeuxis (? – 518 deposed) (Monophysite) Julian
Alabanda
National park in Ghana
Alstonia boonei Cleistopholis patens Carapa procera Mitragyna stipulosa Raphia vinifera Calamus deeratus (palm) Laccosperma secundiflorum Laccosperma opacum
Kakum_National_Park
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Latania
Pritchardia woodfordiana Raphia australis, Giant palm Raphia longiflora Raphia palma-pinus Raphia sudanica, Northern raphia Rhopaloblaste elegans Satakentia
List_of_data_deficient_plants
Hellenistic city near Gaza
mentioned by Josephus as a city conquered by Alexander Jannaeus alongside Raphia. Pompey removed it from Jewish rule during his conquest of Judaea. Gabinius
Anthedon_(Palestine)
British television series
Graupius (AD 83) Tigranocerta (69 BC) Pharsalus (48 BC) Cannae (216 BC) Raphia (217 BC) Qadesh (1274 BC) Leuctra (371 BC) Adrianople (AD 378) Telamon (225
Time_Commanders
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Euterpe_(plant)
Ancient city in central Syria
first millennium BC. Zabdibel, who aided the Seleucids in the battle of Raphia (217 BC), was mentioned as the commander of "the Arabs and neighbouring
Palmyra
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Eleiodoxa
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Oenocarpus
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Mauritia
Hellenistic-era Greek state in Egypt (305–30 BC)
Antiochus III the Great on Coele-Syria, and the great Egyptian victory of Raphia in 217 BC secured the kingdom. A sign of the domestic weakness of his reign
Ptolemaic_Kingdom
Genus of palms
Eugeissoneae Eugeissona Lepidocaryeae Oncocalamus Eremospatha Laccosperma Raphia Lepidocaryum Mauritia Mauritiella Calameae Korthalsia Eleiodoxa Salacca
Metroxylon
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lombard.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Jewel; Gem
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : perhaps a nickname from the early modern English word bolus ‘pill’, often used contemptuously.Belgian : variant of Bolhuis.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Youthful, Spirited, Young
Girl/Female
Muslim
Pure, Clean, Neat, Chaste
Boy/Male
Sikh
Immersed in God, Tradition
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
The Lord is Good
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Mighty and Righteous
Boy/Male
English Latin
From Adria.: (Adriatic sea region.).
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Glorious
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
RAPHIA
n.
A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.