🧿 Aelia Capitolina

Israel · Asia · 31.78°N, 35.23°E

Aelia Capitolina was a Roman colony founded during the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit to Judaea in 129/130 CE. It was founded on the ruins of Jerusalem, which had been almost totally razed after the siege of 70 CE. This act marked a significant transformation of the city from a Jewish metropolis to a small pagan settlement dedicated to the cult of Capitoline Jupiter.

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Quick facts

Country	Israel
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	31.78°N, 35.23°E · view on map

Aelia Capitolina is located in Israel, in Asia.

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