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79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Hercul

79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]

79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]

Events Before

  1. 70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occu

    70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occupation and plundering

  2. 70 Rome captures the first wall of the city of Jerusalem

    The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–73 CE).

  3. 70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans

    70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans

  4. 73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt

    73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt

  5. 78 Origin of the Saka Era in India

    The Shaka era also known as Shali Vahana (S.V) is a historical Hindu calendar era (year numbering), the epoch (its year zero) of which corresponds to 78 CE.

Events After

  1. 86 BC Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army, enters Athens, removing the tyrant Aristion who was

    86 BC Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army, enters Athens, removing the tyrant Aristion who was supported by troops of Mithridates VI of Pontus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 24, 79?
79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]
Why is 79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius... historically important?
Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]

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