Maccabean Period/Hasmonean Dynasty (jan 2, 164 BC – jan 1, 64 BC)
Description:
This is the 100 year period of Jewish independence that comes between the control by the Greek and Roman empires. It is the first period of Jewish independence since the monarchy and it is characterized by instability and infighting. This ultimately leads to its being conquered the Roman emperor Pompey.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 164 BC
jan 1, 64 BC
~ 100 years