Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE)

The Siege of Jerusalem in the year 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish–Roman War, in which the Roman army captured the city of Jerusalem and destroyed both the city and its Temple.

Results

It is said that 1.1 million non-combatants died in the siege. 60,000 Jews were taken captive, and forced into slavery.

Siege Of Jerusalem (70 CE) Media

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  Progress of the Roman army during the siege

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  A fresco showing signs of burning, Wohl Archaeological Museum, Jewish Quarter

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  Stones from the Western Wall of the Temple Mount (Jerusalem) thrown onto the street by Roman soldiers on the Ninth of Av, 70

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  The victory was commemorated in Rome with the Arch of Titus, which depicts the valuables seized from the Temple, including the Temple menorah

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  'Siege and destruction of Jerusalem', La Passion de Nostre Seigneur c. 1504

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  The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem, by David Roberts (1850).