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Conflict Middle East

Jewish–Roman Wars

66 CE – 135 CE · 69 years

Three major revolts against Roman rule in Judea — culminating in the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD and the Jewish diaspora.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Roman Empire
  • Jewish rebels

Key moments

Defining events in the Jewish–Roman Wars.

  1. 70 AD Siege of Jerusalem
  2. 73 AD Masada
  3. 132–135 AD Bar Kokhba revolt

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 66 CE and 135 CE.

132 CE Bar Kokhba Revolt 68 CE White Horse Temple 77 CE Garni Temple 80 CE Colosseum 96 CE Djemila

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