---The messianic, charismatic leader Simon Bar Kokhba starts a war of liberation against the Romans, which is eventually crushed by emperor Hadrian . Rabbi Akiva is supportive of the rebellion.
--- X Legion must evacuate Jerusalem, returning to Cesarea . The Jews enter the city and re-establish their system of sacrifices. They strike coins to celebrate their (temporary) freedom. The XXII Legion , which advanced from Egypt , is completely destroyed.
