Siege of Gush Halav AD 67
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | AD 67 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Israel | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Jewish-Roman War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.0258, 35.4447 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Gush Halav refers to the Roman siege and sack of the fortified Galilean town of Gush Halav (Gischala, modern Jish), during the First Jewish–Roman War. Following the flight of the main Zealot fighting force from the town, the Romans took it by force.
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