jan 1, 70 BC - Destruction of the Second Temple
Description:
Who: Roman forces under Titus.What: Destruction of the Second Temple during the First Jewish-Roman War.
When: 70 CE.
Where: Jerusalem.
Why: This turning point event led to the Jewish diaspora, transforming Judaism from a temple-based religion to one focused on Torah study and synagogue worship.
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Date:
jan 1, 70 BC
Now
~ 2097 years ago