Crusades

Timeline of Events


Tenth century B.C.E.

The Jewish Temple of Solomon is constructed in Jerusalem.

63 B.C.E.

Jerusalem falls under the control of the Roman Empire.

70 C.E.

Romans destroy the Second Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.

313

Roman Emperor Constantine converts to Christianity.

Fifth century

The breakup of the Roman Empire creates the Byzantine Empire in the East; Jerusalem falls into the hands of the Byzantines.

c. 610

Muhammad experiences revelations that lead to the founding of Islam.

632

The death of Muhammad marks the beginning of a long period of Islamic civil war and separation of Islam into Sunni and Shiite sects.

638

The second Muslim caliph, Umar, captures the city of Jerusalem.

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