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Event

Destruction of the Second Temple

August AD 70

ReligionWars

Roman legions under Titus destroy the Temple in Jerusalem

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Connections

preceded by Destruction of the First Temple — Rebuilt c. 516 BC, destroyed again in AD 70
caused by Great Revolt (First Jewish–Roman War)

Part of

The Temples in Jerusalem

Sources

Wikipedia: Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE) (accessed 2026-09-28)