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Battle of Jotapata
67
67
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war or event

Jewish Rising against Rome

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modern country

Faced by a Jewish rising in Judea, which destroyed a Roman Legion at Beth Horon, General Vespasian besieged the steep mountain city of Jotapata, north of Sepphoris. Vespasian stormed the fortress after a bloody 47-day siege and massacred the inhabitants. Most survivors committed suicide, though rebel leader Josephus (the future historian) escaped and later supported the Roman cause.


   
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