66 ⟶ Jewish Revolt Against Rome Begins

October – The Jewish Revolt commences against the Roman Empi...
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⚔️ Roman Governor Suppresses Theudas' Revolt

Cuspius Fadus (Roman governor of Judea) suppresses the revolt of Theudas, who is decapitated.⟶
Roman Governor Suppresses Theudas' Revolt (44)
Roman EmpireRebellionMilitary ConflictRoman Governance
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⚔️ Jewish Revolt Against Rome Begins

October – The Jewish Revolt commences against the Roman Empire. The Zealots lay siege to Jerusalem and annihilate the Roman garrison (a cohort of Legio III Cyrenaica). The Sicarii capture the fortress of Masada overlooking the Dead Sea.⟶
Jewish Revolt Against Rome Begins (66)
Jewish RevoltRoman EmpireZealotsSicariiMasadaRebellionMilitary Conflict
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⚔️ Civil War Erupts in Jerusalem: Zealots and Sicarii Take Control

Jewish leaders at Jerusalem are divided through a power struggle, and a brutal civil war erupts. The Zealots and the Sicarii execute anyone who tries to leave the city.⟶
Civil War Erupts in Jerusalem: Zealots and Sicarii Take Control (67)
Roman EmpireJewish HistoryZealotsSicariiCivil WarReligious ConflictFirst Jewish-Roman WarRebellion
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🏰 Roman Siege of Masada

The Romans lay siege to Masada, a desert fortress held by the Sicarii.⟶
Roman Siege of Masada (72)
Roman EmpireSiegeMasadaSicariiJewish RevoltAncient WarfareMilitary HistoryFortress
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⚔️ Execution of Jewish Rebel Simon bar Giora

Simon bar Giora, Jewish leader (executed)⟶
Execution of Jewish Rebel Simon bar Giora (79)
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltSiege of JerusalemFirst Jewish-Roman WarZealotsRebellionExecutionMilitary History70s AD
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