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Titus puts down resistance in Judea |
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70-73 AD - Jewish War resumes.
Under the command of Titus, Vespasian's son, the Roman legions all but
crush any remaining resistance in Judea. They besiege and destroy
Jerusalem and loot and burn Herod's Temple. But the resistance is not
completely crushed.
The fortress of Masada holds out until 73 AD, despite being surrounded
by 7,000 Roman soldiers. Eventually the fortress falls. Survivors set
fire to the buildings and all but two women and five children commit suicide.
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