- Tenth century B.C.E.
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The Jewish Temple of Solomon is constructed in Jerusalem.
- 63 B.C.E.
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Jerusalem falls under the control of the Roman Empire.
- 70 C.E.
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Romans destroy the Second Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.
- 313
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Roman Emperor Constantine converts to Christianity.
- Fifth century
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The breakup of the Roman Empire creates the Byzantine Empire in the East; Jerusalem falls into the hands of the Byzantines.
- c. 610
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Muhammad experiences revelations that lead to the founding of Islam.
- 632
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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
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The second Muslim caliph, Umar, captures the city of Jerusalem.
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