-63 ⟶ Pompey Annexes Judea and Abolishes Seleucid Syria

Pompey captures Jerusalem, and establishes Roman annexation ...
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👑 Tigranes of Armenia Annexes Syria

c.83 BC: Tigranes of Armenia takes control of Syria after the implosion of the Seleucid dynasty.⟶
Tigranes of Armenia Annexes Syria (-83)
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🛡️ Pompey Annexes Judea and Abolishes Seleucid Syria

Pompey captures Jerusalem, and establishes Roman annexation of Judea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Judea as a client kingdom. He also permanently abolishes Seleucid Syria. Aristobulus II of Judea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Judea removed from power & John Hyrcanus II restored as Roman vassal.⟶
Pompey Annexes Judea and Abolishes Seleucid Syria (-63)
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👑 Octavian Annexes Egypt, Ending Ptolemaic Rule

Octavian annexes Egypt.⟶
Octavian Annexes Egypt, Ending Ptolemaic Rule (-30)
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🏛️ Judea Annexed to Roman Syria

Judea annexed to the Roman province of Syria after the death of King Herod.⟶
Judea Annexed to Roman Syria (-4)
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👑 Claudius Appoints Agrippa II Governor of Chalcis

Roman emperor Claudius appoints Agrippa II governor of Chalcis.⟶
Claudius Appoints Agrippa II Governor of Chalcis (50)
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👑 Legions in Egypt, Syria, and Judea Declare Vespasian Emperor

July 1 – two legions in Egypt, a legion in Syria, and a legion in Judea declare Vespasian emperor⟶
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