70 ⟶ Roman Sack of Jerusalem

8th of Gorpiaios (8th of Elul, about September 2) – Romans g...
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🪖 Fall of Gamla and Massacre by Roman Forces

The Jewish fortress of Gamla in the Golan falls to the Romans, and its inhabitants are massacred.⟶
Fall of Gamla and Massacre by Roman Forces (67)
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltSiegeMassacreFirst Jewish-Roman WarMilitary HistoryReligious Conflict
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🔥 Roman Sack of Jerusalem

8th of Gorpiaios (8th of Elul, about September 2) – Romans gain control of all of Jerusalem and proceed to burn it and kill its remaining residents, except for some who are taken captive to be killed later or enslaved.⟶
Roman Sack of Jerusalem (70)
Roman EmpireJewish-Roman WarsSiegeDestructionMilitary ConflictRebellionReligious Violence
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⚔️ Roman Siege of Jerusalem

August – Titus captures Jerusalem.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish-Roman WarsSiegeTitusMilitary HistoryRebellionJewish HistoryDestruction
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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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