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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 70. This year saw 4 significant events.

1st Century70s

70 Timeline

  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. 70 Walls of upper city of Jerusalem battered down by Roman army

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

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What happened in 70?
In 70, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include 70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occu, 70 Rome captures the first wall of the city of Jerusalem, 70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans.

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