70 ⟶ Roman Siege of Jerusalem
August – Titus captures Jerusalem.
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🛡️ Siege of Jerusalem by Vespasian
Judea: The Jewish Revolt – Vespasian lays siege to Jerusalem; the city is captured the following year by his son Titus.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltSiegeVespasianTitusWarfareMilitary ConflictFirst Jewish-Roman War
Israel⚔️ Roman Siege of Jerusalem
August – Titus captures Jerusalem.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish-Roman WarsSiegeTitusMilitary HistoryRebellionJewish HistoryDestruction
Israel🔥 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 EmpireJewish-Roman WarsSiegeDestructionMilitary ConflictRebellionReligious Violence
Israel⚔️ Herodium Fortress Overrun by Roman Forces
Herodium, a Jewish fortress south of Jerusalem, is conquered and destroyed by Legio X Fretensis on their way to Masada.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltSiegeMilitary HistoryFortressAncient WarfareFirst Jewish-Roman War
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