The Romans conquer Judah, not once, but twice. (jan 1, 6 BC – jan 1, 13)
Description:
After the taking over, the Romans renamed Judah to Judaea.In 66 CE, a Jewish group known as the Zealots successfully revolted against Roman rule. Unfortunately, the Romans retook Judea after four years and destroy the second Great Temple - all that remains is the Western Wall.
73 CE - the story of the ancient fortress known as Masada. (We will go over this in class)
135 CE - the Romans crush the final Jewish revolt - forbade Jews to ever live or visit Jerusalem - also rename Judah to Judaea.
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Date:
jan 1, 6 BC
jan 1, 13
~ 19 years