Zealot Temple Siege (68 AD)

Zealot Temple Siege (Zealots & Idumeans & Galileans vs Judean provisional government) took place in 68 AD during First Jewish-Roman War.

Battle facts

Year: 68 AD
Date: 0068-01-01
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Jewish-Roman War
Side A: Zealots, Idumeans, Galileans
Side B: Judean provisional government
Commanders (A): Eleazar ben Simon, John, Jacob ben Sosa, Simon ben Cathlas, Phineas ben Clusothus
Commanders (B): Ananus ben Ananus, Joseph ben Gurion
Casualties: approx. Unknown6,000, plus mass civilian casualties
Outcome: Zealot victory Moderate government overthrown Execution of moderate leaders
Coordinates: 31.778°, 35.235°