70 CEReputable sourceWell documented
The Destruction of the Second Temple
On the timeline · around 70 CE ·
What happened
During the First Jewish–Roman War, the future emperor Titus besieged Jerusalem and, in 70 CE, his legions captured the city and destroyed the Second Temple by fire.
Why it matters
The Temple's destruction was a turning point for Judaism — hastening the shift toward rabbinic Judaism — and a stark display of Roman power over a rebellious province.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. The Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE · Reputable source