<P> In 66 CE , the Jewish population rebelled against the Roman Empire in what is now known as the First Jewish -- Roman War or Great Revolt . Roman legions under future emperor Titus reconquered and subsequently destroyed much of Jerusalem in 70 CE . Also the Second Temple was burnt and all that remained was the great external ( retaining ) walls supporting the esplanade on which the Temple had stood , a portion of which has become known as the Western Wall . Titus ' victory is commemorated by the Arch of Titus in Rome . Agrippa II died c. 94 CE , which brought the Herodian dynasty to an end almost thirty years after the destruction of the Second Temple . After the end of this revolt , Jews continued to live in Jerusalem in significant numbers , and were allowed to practice their religion , only if they paid the Jewish Tax . </P>
<P> In 66 CE , the Jewish population rebelled against the Roman Empire in what is now known as the First Jewish -- Roman War or Great Revolt . Roman legions under future emperor Titus reconquered and subsequently destroyed much of Jerusalem in 70 CE . Also the Second Temple was burnt and all that remained was the great external ( retaining ) walls supporting the esplanade on which the Temple had stood , a portion of which has become known as the Western Wall . Titus ' victory is commemorated by the Arch of Titus in Rome . Agrippa II died c. 94 CE , which brought the Herodian dynasty to an end almost thirty years after the destruction of the Second Temple . After the end of this revolt , Jews continued to live in Jerusalem in significant numbers , and were allowed to practice their religion , only if they paid the Jewish Tax . </P>
when did romans destroy 2nd temple of jerusalum
when did romans destroy 2nd temple of jerusalum
70 CE
70 CE