502 ⟶ Exilarch Mar-Zutra II Crucified in Babylon

After the Jews of Babylon revolt and gain a short period of ...
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451
502

⚔️ Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders

Sassanid ruler Yazdegerd II of Persia's decree abolishes the Sabbath and orders executions of Jewish leaders, including the Exilarch Mar Nuna.⟶
Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders (451)
Sasanian EmpirePersecutionExilarchReligious ViolenceExecutionJudaism
IranIran

✝️ Exilarch Mar-Zutra II Crucified in Babylon

After the Jews of Babylon revolt and gain a short period of independence, the Persian King Kobad crucifies the Exilarch Mar-Zutra II on the bridge of Mahoza.⟶
Exilarch Mar-Zutra II Crucified in Babylon (502)
BabylonExilarchCrucifixionRevoltPersiaReligious Violence
IraqIraq