Jerusalem
Some of the key events about Jerusalem
- 70 CEThe Siege of Jerusalem ended, leading to significant changes in the city's history
- 70 CEThe Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans
- 335 CEThe Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built, becoming a major Christian pilgrimage site
- 516 BCEThe Second Temple was completed, restoring Jerusalem as a religious center
- 587 BCEThe First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians
- 614The city was captured and sacked by the Sasanian Empire
- 691 CEThe Dome of the Rock was completed, becoming an iconic Islamic shrine
- 960 BCEThe First Temple was constructed, becoming a central place of worship
- 1000 BCEThe city was established as the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel
- 1099 CEThe First Crusade captured Jerusalem, establishing the Kingdom of Jerusalem
- 1099Crusaders conquered Jerusalem, massacring many inhabitants
- 1187The city fell to Saladin's forces, ending the First Kingdom of Jerusalem
- 1244The Khwarezmian Turks captured and pillaged the city
- 1517 CEThe Ottoman Empire conquered Jerusalem, beginning four centuries of Ottoman rule
- 1517Jerusalem came under Ottoman rule, beginning a period of decline
- 1917 CEBritish forces captured Jerusalem, ending Ottoman control
- 1917The city suffered significant damage during World War I
- 1948Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan following the Arab-Israeli War
- 1967Heavy fighting occurred in and around Jerusalem during the Six-Day War
- 1980 CEJerusalem's Old City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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