Historical Events tagged with "plunder"

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Military & Warfare

Visigoths Complete Three-Day Siege of Rome

August 27th, 410 1614 years ago

The Visigoths, led by King Alaric I, laid siege to Rome, culminating in a three-day plunder that devastated the city. Over the course of the siege, the gates of Rome were breached, leading to widespread looting and violence against its inhabitants. This event demonstrated the weakening power of the Western Roman Empire and was part of Alaric's campaign to negotiate better terms for his people. The sacking ended with the retreat of the Visigoths, but the scars left on Rome would be long-lasting.

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Military & Warfare

Roman Army Secures Jerusalem After Conquest

September 8th, 70 1954 years ago

Following the capture of Herod's Palace, Titus leads the Roman army in securing and plundering Jerusalem. This decisive action came after intense conflict during the First Jewish-Roman War, culminating in a significant loss for the Jewish resistance. The city's fortifications fell, and Roman control intensified amid chaos, marking a pivotal point in the conflict.

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