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The Siege of Jerusalem (70 AD) Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

The Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD was a pivotal event in history, marking the destruction of the Second Temple and the end of the Jewish revolt against Roman rule. To better understand the significance of this event, let’s explore a timeline game that allows players to place key events in their correct chronological order.

  • Players can learn about the timeline of events leading up to and during the siege.
  • They can test their knowledge of the sequence of important battles and developments.
  • If desired, players can also explore the aftermath and consequences of the siege.
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  • April 14, 70 AD: Roman General Titus surrounds Jerusalem
  • May 1, 70 AD: Jerusalem's food supplies are cut off
  • May 15, 70 AD: Siege ramps are built by the Romans
  • June 7, 70 AD: First breaches in Jerusalem's outer walls
  • June 17, 70 AD: Roman soldiers capture the Antonia Fortress
  • July 20, 70 AD: Jerusalem's Second Wall is breached
  • July 28, 70 AD: Roman soldiers enter the Temple Mount
  • August 10, 70 AD: The Holy Temple is set on fire
  • August 10-30, 70 AD: Massacre of Jewish defenders and civilians
  • September 8, 70 AD: Roman soldiers destroy the rest of Jerusalem's walls
  • September 26, 70 AD: Jerusalem is completely under Roman control
  • October 15, 70 AD: Roman soldiers begin to demolish the city
  • October 24, 70 AD: End of the Siege of Jerusalem
  • November 9, 70 AD: Jerusalem's Temple Mount is leveled
  • December 25, 70 AD: Roman forces leave Jerusalem
  • January 2, 71 AD: Roman Emperor Vespasian celebrates victory in Rome
  • March 30, 71 AD: Jewish prisoners are paraded in Rome during Triumph
  • April 15, 71 AD: Construction of Roman military camps in Jerusalem
  • May 1, 71 AD: Jerusalem's population is expelled or sold into slavery
  • 70-73 AD: Jewish resistance movements continue in other regions

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