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Bar Kokhba revolt
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The Bar Kokhba revolt was a Jewish uprising against Roman control of Judea that lasted from 132 to 136 CE, led by a commander named Bar Kokhba. It is historically significant as one of the last major Jewish rebellions against Rome and resulted in devastating consequences for the Jewish population, including widespread destruction and Roman reprisals.
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Key facts
- Date
- Date 132–136 CE, (main phase: autumn 132 – summer 135)
- Location
- Judaea (Roman province)
- Result
- Roman victory
- Territorial changes
- Judea (region) reconquered; nearly depopulated
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- rebellion
- Part of
- Jewish–Roman Wars
- Named after
- Simon bar Kokhba
- Location
- Judaea
- Image
- Israel under Bar Kokhba.jpg
- Participant
- Jewish people
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- Bar Kokhba revolt
- topic's main category
- Category:Bar Kokhba revolt
- end time
- 0136-00-00
- start time
- 0132-00-00
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Belligerents
Roman Empire Bar Kokhba state Commanders and leaders
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