70 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 40s 50s 60s – 70s – 80s 90s 100s |
| Years: | 67 68 69 – 70 – 71 72 73 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 70 LXX |
| Ab urbe condita | 823 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4820 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −523 |
| Berber calendar | 1020 |
| Buddhist calendar | 614 |
| Burmese calendar | −568 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5578–5579 |
| Chinese calendar | 己巳年 (Earth Snake) 2766 or 2706 — to — 庚午年 (Metal Horse) 2767 or 2707 |
| Coptic calendar | −214 – −213 |
| Discordian calendar | 1236 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 62–63 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3830–3831 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 126–127 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3170–3171 |
| Holocene calendar | 10070 |
| Iranian calendar | 552 BP – 551 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 569 BH – 568 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 70 LXX |
| Korean calendar | 2403 |
| Minguo calendar | 1842 before ROC 民前1842年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1398 |
| Seleucid era | 381/382 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 612–613 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴土蛇年 (female Earth-Snake) 196 or −185 or −957 — to — 阳金马年 (male Iron-Horse) 197 or −184 or −956 |
The year 70 AD was a time of important events in history. It happened in the 1st century, which was a long time ago, even before many of the countries we know today existed. This year is remembered for a major event in the city of Jerusalem.
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What Happened in 70 AD?
The Destruction of the Temple
One of the most significant events of 70 AD was the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. This happened in August when the Roman army attacked the city. The Temple was a very important building for the Jewish people. It was a place of worship and a symbol of their faith and history.
Why Did the Romans Attack Jerusalem?
The Roman Empire was a powerful force that controlled many lands, including Judea, where Jerusalem was located. There had been a big rebellion by the Jewish people against Roman rule. This conflict is known as the First Jewish–Roman War. The Romans wanted to stop the rebellion and show their power.
Who Was Titus?
The Roman army was led by a general named Titus. He was the son of the Roman Emperor Vespasian. Titus was a skilled military leader. His army surrounded Jerusalem and fought for many months. Eventually, they broke through the city's defenses. The fighting was very intense, and the Temple was destroyed during this time.
The Impact of the Temple's Destruction
The destruction of the Temple was a huge loss for the Jewish people. It changed their religious practices and led to a new period in their history. Many Jewish people were forced to leave Jerusalem and spread out to other parts of the world. This event is still remembered today as a very sad and important moment in history. It shows how powerful the Roman Empire was and how much conflict there could be between different groups of people in ancient times.
