Historical Events tagged with "judea"

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Military & Warfare

Titus Breaches Jerusalem's Walls

July 15th, 70 1954 years ago

The Roman General Titus, leading the siege against Jerusalem during the First Jewish–Roman War, successfully breached the city's walls on the 17th of Tammuz. This event marked a pivotal moment in the conflict, as Roman forces, determined to quell the Jewish rebellion, intensified their assault on Jerusalem. The breach eventually led to significant destruction and a substantial loss of life, marking a turning point in the war. The assault was met with fierce resistance from Jewish defenders, who fought valiantly to protect their sacred city.

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Military & Warfare

Roman Legions Breach Jerusalem's Second Wall

May 30th, 70 1954 years ago

The Roman general Titus led his legions to breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem during the First Jewish-Roman War. As Jewish defenders retreated to the First Wall, the Romans constructed a circumvallation, a fortified wall surrounding Jerusalem. This tactic involved the systematic cutting down of trees within a fifteen-kilometer radius, depriving the city of crucial resources and weakening its defenses.

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